Achira Definition
ə-chîrə
noun
A South American and West Indian plant (Canna edulis) having large red flowers and edible tubers.
American Heritage
The tubers of this plant.
American Heritage
Canna edulis, similar to arrowroot: the canna lily, the seeds of which yield a purple dye.
Wiktionary
The edible rhizome of this plant.
Wiktionary
Synonyms:
- arrowroot
- indian shot
- Canna edulis
- Canna indica
Origin of Achira
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From Quechua achira.
From Wiktionary
Quechua
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
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