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cocoyam


co·co·yam

noun \ˈkō-(ˌ)kō-yam\

Definition of COCOYAM

1
: taro
2
: yautia

Origin of COCOYAM

probably coco + yam
First Known Use: 1922

Other Seed Plant Terms

aubergine, box, bramble, briar, composite, perpetual, pulse, trefoil

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