guaco

English

Etymology

Via Spanish from a Native American language.

Noun

guaco (countable and uncountable, plural guacos)

Any of various vine-like climbing plants of Central and South America and the West Indies, including Mikania and Aristolochia species, reputed to have curative powers.

Synonyms

bejuco, guao, huaco, vejuco

Hyponyms

Mikania congesta

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