yucca

Meanings

• A monocotyledonous plant that is native to the Americas. It has long, fibrous roots that store starch, and tall, stems that bear large, waxy leaves.

  - "The yucca plant is commonly found in deserts and dry areas of the Americas."
  - "Yucca plants are often used for ornamental purposes due to their large, waxy leaves."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈjʌkə/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

oose

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Rhymes

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ucca , cca , cca , scca

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Homophones

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1. yucca (en) : A monocotyledonous plant that is native to the Americas.
   

2. yucca (es) : Una planta monocotiledónea nativa de América.
   

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Variants

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yuca , yucca , yuccas , yucas , Yucca House National Monument

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{"term"=>"yucca", "description"=>"The common name for a monocotyledonous plant that is native to the Americas. The yucca plant has long, fibrous roots that store starch, and tall, stems that bear large, waxy leaves."}

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Etymology

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The word 'yucca' comes from the Taino language, which was spoken by the indigenous peoples of the Caribbean. In the Taino language, the word 'yucca' referred to the plant itself.

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1. {"question"=>"Which monocotyledonous plant is commonly called 'yucca'?", "answer"=>"The monocotyledonous plant commonly called 'yucca' is a plant native to the Americas that has long, fibrous roots that store starch, and tall, stems that bear large, waxy leaves."}

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1. monocotyledonous plant: A type of plant that has one seed leaf (cotyledon) and belongs to the monocotyledon class. Monocotyledonous plants have a number of unique structural and functional characteristics, including the presence of a vascular system that consists of xylem and phloem, and the absence of a secondary growth layer or a true bark.

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Culture

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In many cultures, the yucca plant has been used for various purposes. For example, the fibrous roots of the yucca plant have been used for making baskets, mats, and other items. The large, waxy leaves of the yucca plant have been used for making roofing materials, insulation, and other applications. In addition, the sap of the yucca plant has been used for medicinal purposes, including the treatment of arthritis, joint pain, and other conditions.

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