taro root
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Definition
Noun: 1. The edible, starchy, tuberous root of the taro plant (Colocasia esculenta): A tropical root vegetable that is a staple food in many regions, known for its brown, hairy outer skin and pale, often purple-speckled flesh. It must be cooked before eating to remove irritants.
Usage
- The primary use is as a food item. It is boiled, steamed, baked, fried, or mashed.
- It is a common ingredient in stews, curries, chips, and the Hawaiian dish .
Examples
- As a direct object:
- The recipe calls for one pound of peeled taro root.
- They harvested taro root from the flooded fields.
- Describing preparation:
- Boiled taro root has a texture similar to potato.
- You should always cook taro root thoroughly.
Advanced Usage
- "taro root flour": A flour made from dried and ground taro root, used in baking and as a thickener.
- The gluten-free bread was made with taro root flour.
- Cultural significance: In many Pacific Island cultures, taro root is not just a food but holds historical and spiritual importance.
- The ceremony celebrated the first harvest of the taro root.
Variants and Related Words
- Taro (noun): This is the more common term for the plant itself and, by extension, its edible corm (root). "Taro root" is often used for specificity.
- We are growing taro in the garden.
- Dasheen (noun): Another name for taro or taro root, used in some regions.
- Eddoe (noun): A related plant and its smaller tuber, sometimes confused with taro.
- Corm (noun): The technical botanical term for the type of starch-storing underground plant stem that taro root is.
Synonyms
- Taro corm: A more botanical synonym.
- Tuber: A general term for starchy root vegetables, though taro is technically a corm.
Related Phrases / Compounds
- Taro root cake: A savory or sweet cake made from grated taro.
- Taro root chips: Sliced and fried taro root, similar to potato chips.
- Taro root puree: Cooked and mashed taro root, often used as a base for other dishes.
Noun
- tropical starchy tuberous root