eddo

noun

ed·​do
ˈe(ˌ)dō
plural -es
1
: taro
2
: the edible corm or enlarged underground stem of any of several aroids
especially : the corm of taro

Word History

Etymology

of African origin; akin to Twi o1de3 yam, Fanti o1do3

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“Eddo.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/eddo. Accessed 6 Dec. 2024.

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