dasheen (n.)

  1. edible starchy tuberous root of taro plants

    [ Syn: taro , cocoyam , eddo ]

  2. 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

    [ Syn: taro , taro plant , dalo , colocasia esculenta ]

  3. tropical starchy tuberous root

    [ Syn: taro , taro root , cocoyam , edda ]

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