Meaning
cassava
Etymology
Origin: Spanish
Via Spanish yuca (also historically juca), frequently said to be of Taíno origin. While the word is almost certainly from an indigenous American language, the source is not known. Perhaps from Kari'na yuca (“cassava”) , but this appears to be a ghost word. Doublet of yucca.
NYT Puzzle Appearances
Accepted in 3 recorded puzzles: