Definition of dasheen
English to English noun - edible starchy tuberous root of taro plants
source: WordNet 3.0 - 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
source: WordNet 3.0 - tropical starchy tuberous root
source: WordNet 3.0 - 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.
source: Webster 1913
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dasheen, dusken, decene, dawson, dusena, dosena, daysman, dashism, dequeen, daisy-chain, daisy chain, diegueno, datiscin, dahasín, dagswain, dagan, dizen, doxazosin, dagon, decession
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