jataco

noun

ja·​ta·​co
həˈtä(ˌ)kō
plural -s
: an amaranth (Amaranthus caudatus) sometimes used as a food plant in tropical America

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American Spanish

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“Jataco.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/jataco. Accessed 12 Dec. 2024.

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