HyperDic: cocoyam

English > 2 senses of the word cocoyam:
NOUNplantcocoyam, taro, dasheen, eddoedible starchy tuberous root of taro plants
foodcocoyam, taro, taro root, dasheen, eddatropical starchy tuberous root
English > cocoyam: 2 senses > noun 1, plant
Meaningedible starchy tuberous root of taro plants.
Synonymstaro, dasheen, eddo
Part oftaro, taro plant, dalo, dasheen, Colocasia esculentaherb of the Pacific islands grown throughout the tropics for its edible root and in temperate areas as an ornamental for its large glossy leaves
Broaderroot(botany) the usually underground organ that lacks buds or leaves or nodes
Spanishmacal, taro
English > cocoyam: 2 senses > noun 2, food
MeaningTropical starchy tuberous root.
Synonymstaro, taro root, dasheen, edda
Part oftaro, taro plant, dalo, dasheen, Colocasia esculentaherb of the Pacific islands grown throughout the tropics for its edible root and in temperate areas as an ornamental for its large glossy leaves
Broaderroot vegetableAny of various fleshy edible underground roots or tubers
Substance ofpoiHawaiian dish of taro root pounded to a paste and often allowed to ferment
Spanishtaro
Catalantaro

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