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Definition of tacca
tacca
/ˈtæk.ə/
tac · ca
Plural:taccas
tacca Lexical Profile
CEFR
C2
Grade
12
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
Any plant of the tropical genus Tacca, native primarily to Southeast Asia, Africa, and Australia, characterized by broad leaves and striking, dark inflorescences commonly known as bat flowers.
Example
"The botanical garden recently acquired a rare tacca, drawing crowds eager to see its dramatic, almost black, bat-like blooms."
2
A starchy flour or edible substance extracted from the tubers of certain species within this genus, historically used as a food source in Polynesia.
Example
"Indigenous populations once relied on processed tacca as a staple starch during long ocean voyages."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Derived from the Malay word 'taka', referring to the tropical plant.
Usage Trend
Historical frequency of usage in published text.
180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer
Cite this Entry
Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Tacca. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/tacca