1. plural of tuckahoe: an edible fungus that grows underground, especially one found in the eastern United States
Usage: regional; botanical
2. plural of tuckahoe: the edible root of certain plants, particularly arrowhead or similar aquatic plants
Usage: regional; historical

Examples

• The Native Americans taught settlers how to find and prepare tuckahoes.
• Tuckahoes were an important food source during harsh winters.
• The botanist discovered several tuckahoes growing beneath the oak trees.
• Traditional recipes called for grinding tuckahoes into flour.
• Foragers searched the wetlands for tuckahoes and other edible plants.