Chufas

/ˈtʃuːfəz/ noun

Definition

Plural of chufa; multiple small tubers from the chufa plant used in making horchata or as a food.

Etymology

Simple plural formation of 'chufa' (from Spanish, possibly from Arabic origins) by adding English plural suffix '-s.'

Kelly Says

The word 'chufas' shows how Spanish-speaking cultures exported both the crop and its name globally—today chufas are grown commercially in multiple countries because they're drought-resistant and nutritious.

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