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taro

/ˈtɑː.rəʊ/

Traduction: Substantif désignant une plante tropicale cultivée pour son tubercule racinaire comestible et farineux, aliment de base dans de nombreuses régions du Pacifique et des tropiques, ainsi que cultivée comme plante ornementale pour ses grandes feuilles brillantes.

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noun

/ˈtɑː.rəʊ/B1formal
  • frSubstantif désignant une plante tropicale cultivée pour son tubercule racinaire comestible et farineux, aliment de base dans de nombreuses régions du Pacifique et des tropiques, ainsi que cultivée comme plante ornementale pour ses grandes feuilles brillantes.

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.

    frTaro (racine comestible)

    • 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.

    Synonymescocoyamcolocasiadasheeneddo

  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.

    frTaro (plante tropicale)

    • 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.

    Synonymescocoyamdasheeneddo

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