ullucu
noun
ullu·cu
\üˈyü(ˌ)kü\
variants: or
olluco
\ōˈyü(ˌ)kō\Definition of ullucu
-s
: 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
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Origin and Etymology of ullucu
American Spanish & Quechua; American Spanish ulluco, alluco, olluca, from Quechua ullucu
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