noun
- Plural of oca; a South American plant (Oxalis tuberosa) cultivated for its edible tubers.
Usage: Usually used in plural form; Also called wood sorrel
Examples
- The farmer harvested ocas from the garden in autumn.
- Ocas are a staple crop in the Andes region.
- These ocas have a slightly tart flavor similar to potatoes.
- In traditional Peruvian cuisine, ocas are prepared in various ways.
- The market vendor sold fresh ocas at the weekend farmers' market.