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: any of a genus (Yucca) of sometimes arborescent plants of the agave family that occur in warm regions chiefly of western North America and have long sword-shaped often stiff fibrous-margined leaves on a usually woody base and bear a large panicle of white blossoms
2
: cassava
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Guests can sit on the brand’s Panamericana chairs on the deck overlooking the circular pool, and appreciate the otherworldly landscape of boulders, yucca trees and endless sky views that the designers are working to preserve through their environmentally responsible approach to making clothing.
—Booth Moore, WWD, 15 June 2024
The yucca moth and rodents were both present as well, evident in the seedlings that sprouted following the influx of precipitation in August.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 14 June 2024
Dan’s yucca fritters came out from the frier mushy — another dunk in the oil helped crisp them up, but added an extra layer of grease.
—Rachel Bernhard, Journal Sentinel, 12 June 2024
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Noor Lobad, WWD, 14 June 2024
Guests can sit on the brand’s Panamericana chairs on the deck overlooking the circular pool, and appreciate the otherworldly landscape of boulders, yucca trees and endless sky views that the designers are working to preserve through their environmentally responsible approach to making clothing.
—Booth Moore, WWD, 15 June 2024
The yucca moth and rodents were both present as well, evident in the seedlings that sprouted following the influx of precipitation in August.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 14 June 2024
Dan’s yucca fritters came out from the frier mushy — another dunk in the oil helped crisp them up, but added an extra layer of grease.
—Rachel Bernhard, Journal Sentinel, 12 June 2024
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“Yucca.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/yucca. Accessed 7 Jul. 2024.
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yucca
noun
yuc·ca
ˈyək-ə 
: any of a genus of plants that are related to the agaves, grow in warm dry regions mostly of western North America, have long pointed often stiff leaves, and produce a tall stiff stalk with whitish flowers
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