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DASHEEN
taro, taro root, cocoyam, dasheen, edda
(noun) tropical starchy tuberous root
taro, taro plant, dalo, dasheen, Colocasia esculenta
(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
taro, cocoyam, dasheen, eddo
(noun) edible starchy tuberous root of taro plants
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
dasheen (plural dasheens)
Old cocoyam; the edible starchy yellow tuber of the taro plant.
Anagrams
• Headens, ashened, nasheed
Source: Wiktionary
Dash`een", n.
Definition: A tropical aroid (of the genus Caladium, syn. Colocasia) having an edible farinaceous root. It is related to the taro and to the tanier, but is much superior to it in quality and is as easily cooked as the potato. It is a staple food plant of the tropics, being prepared like potatoes, and has been introduced into the Southern United States.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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