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Definition of oca

oca

/ˈoʊ.kə/
o · ca
Plural:ocas
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• noun

1

An edible, starchy tuber native to the South American Andes, possessing a slightly tangy flavor and often used similarly to the potato in regional cuisines.

Example

"For dinner, the host served roasted lamb alongside vividly colored, caramelized ocas."

2

A perennial herbaceous plant of the wood sorrel family (Oxalis tuberosa) cultivated primarily in the high-altitude regions of the Andes for its edible roots.

Example

"Farmers in the high Andes plant oca as a vital rotational crop to maintain food security in harsh climates."

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• Rhymes for oca

• Nearby Words

obvious
obviously
obviousness
oca
ocarina
occam
occasion

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from Quechua 'uqa' or 'oqa', referring to the edible tuber of the plant.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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