Definitions

1. noun

a plant of the genus Colocasia, whose edible corms are used in food, particularly in Hawaiian and Asian cuisine.

“She cooked taro in a stew with pork and vegetables.”

2. noun

a corm of this plant, used as a food

“Taro is a staple food in many Pacific Island cultures.”

3. verb

to cook taro in a pit with heated rocks

“The family taroed their meal for the holiday.”