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Definition of Dasheen
1. Noun. Edible starchy tuberous root of taro plants.
Exact synonyms: Cocoyam, Eddo, Taro
Group relationships: Colocasia Esculenta, Dalo, Taro, Taro Plant
Generic synonyms: Root
Group relationships: Colocasia Esculenta, Dalo, Taro, Taro Plant
Generic synonyms: Root
2. Noun. 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.
Exact synonyms: Colocasia Esculenta, Dalo, Taro, Taro Plant
Terms within: Cocoyam, Edda, Taro, Taro Root, Cocoyam, Eddo, Taro
Generic synonyms: Aroid, Arum
Group relationships: Colocasia, Genus Colocasia
Terms within: Cocoyam, Edda, Taro, Taro Root, Cocoyam, Eddo, Taro
Generic synonyms: Aroid, Arum
Group relationships: Colocasia, Genus Colocasia
3. Noun. Tropical starchy tuberous root.
Exact synonyms: Cocoyam, Edda, Taro, Taro Root
Generic synonyms: Root Vegetable
Substance meronyms: Poi
Group relationships: Colocasia Esculenta, Dalo, Taro, Taro Plant
Generic synonyms: Root Vegetable
Substance meronyms: Poi
Group relationships: Colocasia Esculenta, Dalo, Taro, Taro Plant
Definition of Dasheen
1. 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.
Definition of Dasheen
1. a tropical plant [n -S]