co·co·yam (k  k-y m )n. See taro. |
cocoyam [ˈkəʊkəʊˌjæm]
n
1. (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Plants) either of two food plants of West Africa, the taro or the yantia, both of which have edible underground stems
2. (Cookery) the underground stem of either of these plants
[from cocoa + yam]
ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
| Noun | 1. |  cocoyam - edible starchy tuberous root of taro plantsColocasia esculenta, dalo, taro plant, dasheen, taro - 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 root - (botany) the usually underground organ that lacks buds or leaves or nodes; absorbs water and mineral salts; usually it anchors the plant to the ground |
| 2. |  cocoyam - tropical starchy tuberous root root vegetable - any of various fleshy edible underground roots or tubers poi - Hawaiian dish of taro root pounded to a paste and often allowed to ferment Colocasia esculenta, dalo, taro plant, dasheen, taro - 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 |
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