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yautia

Pronunciation: /jaʊˈtiːə/
Definition of yautia

noun

  • a tropical American plant of the arum family which is cultivated for its edible tubers.
    • Genus Xanthosoma, family Araceae: several species, in particular the tannia

Origin:

late 19th century: American Spanish, from Maya yaaj 'wound, poison' + 'mouth' with reference to its caustic properties

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