yuca

[ yuhk-uh ]

noun

1. cassava.

Word History and Origins

Origin of yuca¹

1545–55; < Spanish, said to be < Carib

Example Sentences

Raw cassava is an emerging presence, too, showing up under the names "yuca" and "manioc" in stores catering to Latin American, African and Asian populations.

From Salon

Black beans and rice, yuca, mofongo, empanadas, and Jamaican patties were the dishes that initially tore my attention away from the burgers, takeout pizza and late-night diner food that had been my default.

From Washington Post

First stop for Omictin was a warm cup of atole de elote from Gloria, then yuca from Ana.

From Washington Post

Next to Bangura’s table, Ana Lemus sells chicharrón and yuca.

From Washington Post

“I hope that spreading our pen strokes, our brush strokes, all over the world will, maybe, make people want to protect us,” said Yaira, whose work focuses on women caring for children, harvesting yuca and washing items like pots and hammocks.

From New York Times