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yucca
yucca [ yúkə ] (plural yuccas)


noun 
Definition:
 
flowering plant: an evergreen plant widely grown for its sharp lance-shaped leaves and clusters of white flowers that grow in vertical spikes. Native to: southwestern United States, Mexico.  Genus Yucca.
[Mid-16th century. Via Spanish yuca< Taino]
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