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taro
Taro is primarily used in culinary and botanical contexts, specifically referring to the plant and its edible corm. In a culinary sense, it is often categorized alongside other root vegetables like cassava or yam, though it possesses a distinctively mealy or starchy texture when cooked.
Because it refers to both the living plant and the harvested food product, the term can shift between a botanical classification and a food ingredient. It is important to note that raw taro contains calcium oxalate crystals, which can cause irritation, meaning the term is almost always associated with the necessity of cooking or processing before consumption.
Meanings
Examples
Taro is a staple crop in many Pacific Island cultures.
The garden is filled with large taro leaves that provide shade.
Do you prefer the taste of taro or purple sweet potato?
The chef mashed the boiled taro to create a smooth puree.
Taro plants thrive in warm, humid environments with plenty of water.
I wonder if this dessert is flavored with real taro root.
The villagers harvested the taro during the rainy season.