dasheen

(definition) by Webster 1913 Thu Jan 19 2006 at 13:27:22

Dash`een" (?), n.

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.

 

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