tuckahoe (Meaning)
tuckahoe (n)
perennial herb of the eastern United States having arrowhead-shaped leaves and an elongate pointed spathe and green berries
tuckahoe (n.)
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.
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tuckahoe Sentence Examples
- The tuckahoe's smooth, potato-like exterior belied its edible, starchy core.
- Native American tribes revered the tuckahoe as a sacred food, believing it possessed medicinal properties.
- The tuckahoe's underground tubers were a valuable source of nourishment in times of scarcity.
- The unique flavor of tuckahoe, resembling a combination of potato and asparagus, made it a culinary delicacy.
- Tuckahoes were often preserved by drying or freezing for later use.
- Herbalists used tuckahoe extracts to treat various ailments, including indigestion and skin rashes.
- The tuckahoe plant's unassuming appearance concealed its role as an important food and medicinal resource.
- Tuckahoes can be found in moist woodlands and swamps, where their foliage resembles that of wild ginger.
- The tuckahoe's symbiotic relationship with certain fungi allowed it to thrive in nutrient-poor soils.
- Modern science has confirmed many of the traditional medicinal uses of tuckahoe, particularly for digestive disorders.
FAQs About the word tuckahoe
perennial herb of the eastern United States having arrowhead-shaped leaves and an elongate pointed spathe and green berriesA curious vegetable production of the
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
The tuckahoe's smooth, potato-like exterior belied its edible, starchy core.
Native American tribes revered the tuckahoe as a sacred food, believing it possessed medicinal properties.
The tuckahoe's underground tubers were a valuable source of nourishment in times of scarcity.
The unique flavor of tuckahoe, resembling a combination of potato and asparagus, made it a culinary delicacy.
