yuca

noun

yu·​ca ˈyü-kə How to pronounce yuca (audio)

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The round flatbread is made from cassava, or yuca, flour that is cooked over a fire or on ceramic plates, with the exact preparation varying by country. Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Dec. 2024 Cassava Cassava, also known as yuca or manioc, is a woody shrub native to South America that thrives in particularly in warmer regions such as Florida, Texas, and Southern California. Brandi D. Addison, Austin American-Statesman, 25 June 2024 Zoom out: Also, never pass up an opportunity for yuca fries. Alex Golden, Axios, 21 Oct. 2024 Grab the loaded yuca fries or shrimp and grits, play some pool, and hit the photo booth until the wee hours. Krista Simmons, Sunset Magazine, 8 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for yuca 

Word History

Etymology

New Latin jucca, from Taino yuca

First Known Use

1555, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of yuca was in 1555

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“Yuca.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/yuca. Accessed 2 Jan. 2025.

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