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yucca

/juːkə/ noun · British & US
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What does yucca mean?

noun

A genus of plants in the family Asparagaceae, native to the Americas, characterized by their tough, fibrous leaves and showy flowers. Yucca is also a type of edible root, commonly used in cooking.

Example

"The hikers used the yucca plant to make a fire in the desert."

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