taro

noun ! Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about taro at Wordnik → Where our words come from →

1. Edible starchy tuberous root of taro plants.
2. 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.
3. Tropical starchy tuberous root.