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taro

/ˈtɑː.rəʊ/

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noun

/ˈtɑː.rəʊ/B1formal
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее тропическое растение, выращиваемое ради съедобного крахмалистого клубневого корня, который является основным продуктом питания во многих тихоокеанских и тропических регионах, а также культивируемое как декоративное растение из-за его больших глянцевых листьев.

A noun referring to a tropical plant grown for its edible starchy tuberous root, which is a staple food in many Pacific and tropical regions, and also cultivated as an ornamental for its large glossy leaves.

  1. Edible starchy rootB1formalculinary

    A starchy, tuberous root vegetable from the taro plant, commonly used in cooking across tropical regions.

    ruКорнеплод с высоким содержанием крахмала

    • Taro is often boiled or baked and used in soups and stews.
    • She made a delicious taro pudding for dessert.
    • In Hawaii, poi is made from fermented taro root.

    Synonymscocoyamcolocasiadasheeneddo

  2. Tropical plantB2formalscientific

    A herbaceous plant native to the Pacific islands, cultivated for its edible root and also grown as an ornamental for its large, glossy leaves.

    ruТаро

    • Taro plants thrive in wet, tropical climates.
    • The large, heart-shaped leaves of taro are quite striking.
    • Farmers in Southeast Asia have grown taro for centuries.

    Synonymscocoyamdasheeneddo

Forms
  • taros plural form
  • taros' possessive plural form
  • taro's possessive singular form