yuca
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of yuca
1545–55; < Spanish, said to be < Carib
Example Sentences
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These act as bases for such dishes as Puerto Rican mofongo, made with plantains mashed with pork cracklings, as well as Cuban yuca with mojo, a citrus and garlic sauce.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 17, 2026
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 ● May 6, 2024
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 ● Apr. 2, 2023
Kolb remembers sprinkling salt on dishes and mashing pounds of yuca for one of her favorite holiday dishes: purê de mandioca, or yuca purée.
From Seattle Times ● Nov. 14, 2022
Ivanito refilled his plate six times with palomilla steak, grilled shrimp, yuca in garlic sauce, and hearts of palm salad.
From "Dreaming in Cuban" by Cristina García
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