kukoline

/kjuːkəˈliːn/

Definitions

1. noun

a rare or obsolete term for a type of potato or a similar root vegetable

“The old cookbook mentioned the use of kukoline in traditional recipes.”

2. proper noun

a surname of Slavic origin, possibly derived from the word for ‘potato’ or ‘cabbage’

“The family with the surname Kukoline immigrated to the United States in the early 20th century.”

Synonyms

  • potato
  • root vegetable
  • tuber

Antonyms

  • bark
  • leafy green