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Definition of achira

achira

/əˈtʃiː.rə/
a · chi · ra
Plural:achiras
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achira Lexical Profile

• noun

1

A large, broad-leaved perennial herbaceous plant native to tropical and subtropical regions of South America, cultivated both as an ornamental flower and for its agricultural value.

Example

"Farmers in the Andes have cultivated the achira for centuries due to its resilient nature and high yield."

2

The edible, starchy rhizome of the achira plant, traditionally baked as a root vegetable or processed into a fine starch used in South American cuisine.

Example

"The chef prepared a traditional regional stew thickened entirely with powdered achira."

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• Rhymes for achira

• Nearby Words

achiness
aching
achingly
achira
achoo
achy
acid

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed into English from Quechua 'achira', referring to the plant and its edible root.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Achira. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/achira
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