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taro

UK/ˈtæɹəʊ/ US/ˈtæɹoʊ/ fairly common

noun

1.
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

Synonyms
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Origin

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

Phrases

  • Chinese taro
  • giant swamp taro
  • giant taro
  • metallic taro
  • swamp taro
  • taro cake
  • taro flying frog

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