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Melluco


Mel-lu′co

,
Noun.
(Bot.)
A climbing plant (
Ullucus officinalis
) of the Andes, having tuberous roots which are used as a substitute for potatoes.

Definition 2024


melluco

melluco

English

Noun

melluco (uncountable)

  1. A climbing plant (Ullucus officinalis) of the Andes, having tuberous roots which are used as a substitute for potatoes.

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