oca
/ˈoʊkə/
noun
- A South American plant grown for its edible tubers, which are often used as a vegetable similar to potatoes.
- Oca is a popular root vegetable in Andean cuisine, often boiled or roasted.
- I planted oca in my garden this year because it grows well in cool climates.
- The farmer harvested a basket of colorful oca tubers, ranging from yellow to red.