yuca

English

Alternative forms

Etymology

Borrowed from Galibi Carib yuca (“cassava”).

Noun

yuca (countable and uncountable, plural yucas)

  1. Cassava.
  2. cassava root

Usage notes

Do not confuse this plant with yucca.

Derived terms

Spanish

Etymology

From Taíno

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈɟ͡ʝuka/

Noun

yuca f (plural yucas)

  1. yucca plant
  2. cassava
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