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Dasheen Definition & Meaning

dasheen
noun
  1. edible starchy tuberous root of taro plants
  2. herb of the Pacific islands grown throughout the tropics for its edible root and in temperate areas as an ornamental for its large glossy leaves
  3. tropical starchy tuberous root

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What does dasheen mean?
edible starchy tuberous root of taro plants herb of the Pacific islands grown throughout the tropics for its edible root and in temperate areas as an ornamental for its large glossy leaves tropical starchy tuberous root
What part of speech is dasheen?
Dasheen is a noun.
How many definitions does dasheen have?
Dasheen has 3 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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