TUCKAHOES

Noun

tuckahoes

plural of tuckahoe

Source: Wiktionary


TUCKAHOE

Tuck"a*hoe, n. Etym: [North American Indian, bread.] (Bot.)

Definition: A curious vegetable production of the Southern Atlantic United States, growing under ground like a truffle and often attaining immense size. The real nature is unknown. Called also Indian bread, and Indian loaf.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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