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Definition of lucuma

lucuma

/ˈluː.kə.mə/
lu · cu · ma
Plural:lucumas
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lucuma Lexical Profile

lucuma Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A sweet, subtropical fruit native to the Andean valleys of South America, characterized by its green skin, dry yellow-orange flesh, and a unique flavor frequently compared to sweet potato, caramel, or maple syrup.

Example

"She ordered a scoop of lucuma ice cream, a beloved traditional dessert in Peru."

2

The evergreen tree of the Sapotaceae family (Pouteria lucuma) that bears the lucuma fruit, native to the Andes mountains.

Example

"The lucuma thrives at temperate elevations and produces a dense, durable wood alongside its prized fruit."

• Nearby Words

lucrative
lucratively
luculia
lucuma
ludicrous
ludicrously
ludicrousness

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from Spanish 'lúcuma', which derived from the Quechua word 'rukma' or 'llukma', the indigenous name for the fruit.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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