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Definition of maca

maca

/ˈmɑːkə/
ma · ca
Plural:macas
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maca Lexical Profile

maca Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

The edible, turnip-like tuberous root (hypocotyl) of the maca plant, which is roasted, boiled, or dried and ground into a nutty-tasting flour or dietary supplement.

Example

"She blended a spoonful of powdered maca into her morning smoothie for an earthy, malty flavor."

2

A hardy herbaceous biennial plant (Lepidium meyenii) of the mustard family (Brassicaceae), native to the high plateaus of the Peruvian Andes and cultivated for its fleshy underground hypocotyl.

Example

"Highland farmers in Peru have cultivated maca at extreme elevations for over two millennia."

• Rhymes for maca

• Nearby Words

mabuya
mac and cheese
mac mac
maca
macadamia
macambo
macaque

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from American Spanish maca, which derives from Quechua maka, the indigenous name for the high-altitude Andean root crop.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Maca. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/maca
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