yacca | (n) West Indian evergreen with medium to long leaves, Syn. Podocarpus coriaceus, yacca podocarp |
Yacca | n. (Bot.) A West Indian name for two large timber trees (Podocarpus coriaceus, and Podocarpus Purdicanus) of the Yew family. The wood, which is much used, is pale brownish with darker streaks. [ 1913 Webster ] |