Dasheen
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /dæˈʃiːn/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Dasheen is a noun meaning Old cocoyam; the edible starchy yellow tuber of the taro plant.
Meaning
Old cocoyam; the edible starchy yellow tuber of the taro plant.
Example Sentences
He say tell your people [...] to boil more banana, and roast more yam, fry more potato and dig up more dasheen.
Word Forms
- dasheens
Synonyms for dasheen
Depending on context, synonyms include eddo, cocoyam, taro.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include eddo, taro, cocoyam, cush-cush, tania, tannier.
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