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Definition of yacon
yacon
/ˈjɑːkɒn/
ya · con
Plural:yacons
yacon Lexical Profile
CEFR
C1
Grade
11
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
The large, sweet, water-rich tuber of the yacon plant, often eaten raw, cooked, or processed into a low-calorie syrup.
Example
"She peeled and sliced the fresh yacon into the fruit salad to add a crisp, refreshing crunch similar to an apple or jicama."
2
A perennial plant of the daisy family, native to the Andes mountains of South America, widely cultivated for its crisp, sweet tuberous roots.
Example
"The agronomist recommended planting yacon alongside traditional Andean crops to improve soil health and diversify yields."
• Rhymes for yacon
Word Origin & Etymology
From Spanish 'yacón', which derives from the Quechua word 'yakun' or 'llaqhan', meaning 'watery' or 'watery tuber'.
Usage Trend
Historical frequency of usage in published text.
180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer
Cite this Entry
Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Yacon. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/yacon