Achira

Pronunciation: /əˈtʃiːrə/

Definitions of achira

noun a type of tropical plant with edible roots

Example Sentences

A1 Achira is a type of root vegetable.

A2 In some South American countries, achira is used to make flour for baking.

B1 The achira plant can grow up to six feet tall.

B2 Achira has a starchy texture and is often used in traditional dishes.

C1 Researchers have found that achira has potential health benefits due to its high fiber content.

C2 The cultivation of achira has been practiced for centuries in the Andes region.

Examples of achira in a Sentence

formal Achira is a type of perennial plant that is commonly found in South America.

informal I tried cooking achira for the first time last night, and it was surprisingly delicious.

slang Hey, do you want to grab some achira chips from the store on our way home?

figurative The achira of knowledge blooms in the garden of experience.

Grammatical Forms of achira

• past tense: achired
• plural: achiras
• comparative: more achira
• superlative: most achira
• present tense: achira
• future tense: will achira
• perfect tense: have achira
• continuous tense: am achiring
• singular: achira
• positive degree: achira
• infinitive: to achira
• gerund: achiring
• participle: achired

Origin and Evolution of achira

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Quechua

Story behind the word: The word 'achira' originates from the Quechua language spoken by indigenous peoples in the Andean region of South America.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to a type of plant, 'achira' has evolved to also describe a starchy root vegetable that is a staple food in many Andean cultures.