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Dasheen
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What's The Definition Of Dasheen?
[n] tropical starchy tuberous root
[n] 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 [n] edible starchy tuberous root of taro plants Synonyms | Synonyms for Dasheen: cocoyam | Colocasia esculenta | dalo | edda | taro | taro | taro plant | taro root Related Terms | Find terms related to Dasheen: See Also | aroid | arum | cocoyam | Colocasia | Colocasia esculenta | dalo | dasheen | dasheen | edda | eddo | genus Colocasia | poi | root | root vegetable | taro plant | taro root Dasheen In Webster's Dictionary \Dash`een"\, n.
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.
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