dasheen

(noun)

noun

1. edible starchy tuberous root of taro plants

Similar word(s): cocoyam, eddo, taro

Definition categories: plant, root

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

Similar word(s): taro

Definition categories: plant, aroid, arum

3. tropical starchy tuberous root

Similar word(s): cocoyam, edda, taro

Definition categories: food