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maca - What does it mean?

Definition of 'maca'

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Noun

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  • The Andean medicinal herb , or an extract of the root of this plant.
  • * (rfdate), M. Hermann and T. Bernet, The transition of maca from neglect to market prominence , page 18:
  • The overwhelming majority of maca roots are dried after harvest. In the cold, dry atmosphere of the puna the dried roots remain edible for several years. A minor proportion of the freshly harvested roots are roasted in huatias, earthen ovens
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    * (Lepidium meyenii)

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