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Definition of lucuma
lucuma
/ˈluː.kə.mə/
lu · cu · ma
Plural:lucumas
lucuma Lexical Profile
CEFR
C1
Grade
10
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
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• 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."
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 Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/lucuma