wambugu

wæmˈbuːɡu

Definitions

1. noun

A type of sweet potato commonly consumed in East Africa.

“In the rural village, the community relied on wambugu as their primary source of carbohydrates.”

2. verb

To peel or prepare wambugu for cooking.

“The chef wambugued the wambugu before roasting it to perfection.”

Synonyms

  • sweet potato
  • yam

Antonyms

  • bitter root
  • unsweetened vegetable