龙舌兰 Traditional form: 龍舌蘭 Pinyin (reading): lóngshélán Definitions: agave (genus of plants) Agave americana tequila Characters: 龙 - dragon; symbol of the emperor 舌 - tongue; bell clapper 兰 - orchid; elegant, graceful Traditional characters: 龍 - dragon; symbol of the emperor 舌 - tongue; bell clapper 蘭 - orchid; elegant, graceful