taro

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun edible starchy tuberous root of taro plants
  2. noun 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
  3. noun tropical starchy tuberous root

Etymology

Borrowed from Māori taro. Doublet of kalo, from Hawaiian.

In classic literature

Synonyms

cocoyam, dasheen, eddo

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