dasheen

/ˈdæʃɪn/

Definitions

1. noun

a type of edible root or tuber, especially the root of Colocasia esculenta, used as a food in the Caribbean and other regions.

“The chef carefully peeled the dasheen and boiled it in a flavorful broth.”

Synonyms

  • edible aroid
  • taro

Antonyms

  • inedible root
  • toxic plant