yuca Synonyms & Antonyms
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Yuca as a Noun
1
cassava
2
cassava root
Word Forms & Grammar
yuca (countable and uncountable, plural yucas)
Origin of Yuca
Via Spanish yuca (also historically juca), frequently said to be of Taíno origin.[1][2][3] While the word is almost certainly from an indigenous American language, the source is not known.[4] Perhaps from Kari'na yuca (“cassava”) (Can this(+) etymology be sourced?), but this appears to be a ghost word. Doublet of yucca.
Yuca at a Glance
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Meaning | cassava |
| Plural | yucas |