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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A secular Afro-Cuban musical tradition with drumming, singing and dancing, developed by Kongo slaves in colonial times. uncountable
2. 2
   Alternative form of yuca (“cassava root”). alt-of, alternative, uncountable

Proper Noun

1. 1
   A female given name from Japanese.

Synonyms

All synonyms

cassavamanioccassava

Example

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"Yuka fell in love the moment she was introduced to the newly-appointed English teacher."

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