koae

/koʊ.ɛɪ/

Definitions

1. noun

A rare or obsolete word, likely a Polynesian loanword meaning ‘taro’ or ‘cocoyam’.

“In this obscure dialect, ‘koae’ is used to refer to a specific type of root vegetable.”

Synonyms

  • cocoyam
  • taro

Antonyms

  • root vegetable
  • tuber