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taro (n.)

tropical food plant, 1769, from Polynesian (Tahitian or Maori) taro. Compare Hawaiian kalo.

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Definitions of taro from WordNet

taro (n.)
edible starchy tuberous root of taro plants;
Synonyms: cocoyam / dasheen / eddo
taro (n.)
herb of the Pacific islands grown throughout the tropics for its edible root and in temperate areas as an ornamental for its large glossy leaves;
Synonyms: taro plant / dalo / dasheen / Colocasia esculenta
taro (n.)
tropical starchy tuberous root;
Synonyms: taro root / cocoyam / dasheen / edda
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