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ullucu

noun
ullu·​cu | \ üˈyü(ˌ)kü\
variants: or olluco \ ōˈyü(ˌ)kō \
plural -s

Definition of ullucu

: an Andean plant (Ullucus tuberosus) of the family Basellaceae having a creeping stem that roots wherever it touches the ground and tuberous roots which are used in place of potatoes

History and Etymology for ullucu

American Spanish & Quechua; American Spanish ulluco, alluco, olluca, from Quechua ullucu

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