Agárd is a small village on the shores of Lake Velence in Hungary, administratively belongs to the municipality (town) of Gárdony.
It is a popular tourist destination amongst Hungarians.
The village was initially named Agar, shows a record from 1193.
This name comes from the word agár which means 'sighthound'.
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