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Definition of achira
achira
/əˈtʃiː.rə/
a · chi · ra
Plural:achiras
achira Lexical Profile
CEFR
C2
Grade
11
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• 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."
Synonyms
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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
Cite this Entry
Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Achira. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 12, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/achira