Definition of "maca" [maca]

• The Andean medicinal herb Lepidium meyenii, or an extract of the root of this plant. (noun)

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• "The potent cocktail includes tribulus terrestris, a herb already used in alternative medicine, a root vegetable found in the Andes called maca and grape juice extract, newspapers said."
• "A potent combo of maca root and other stimulant herbs!"
• "During the height of the Incan empire, legend has it that Incan warriors would consume maca before entering into battle."