Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

achira

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 0.00 in modern English

Syllables: achi-ra
IPA

11

Scrabble Score

6

Letters

2

Syllables

5

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A canna lily (Canna indica, syn. Canna edulis), similar to arrowroot, the seeds of which yield a purple dye.

Uncountable

noun

The edible rhizome of this plant.

Uncountable

Example Sentences

"In much of this area achira is a market vegetable, but only in Peru and southern Ecuador is it a substantial crop."

Etymology

From Quechua achira.

Word Breakdown

Root: achira

Usage

Uncountable

Synonyms

indian shot arrowroot canna indica canna edulis

Questions

What does achira mean?: A canna lily (Canna indica, syn. Canna edulis), similar to arrowroot, the seeds of which yield a purple dye.
Where does achira come from?: From Quechua achira.

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