Kalo
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Kalo is a noun meaning (chiefly Hawaii) taro (Colocasia esculenta).
Meaning
(chiefly Hawaii) taro (Colocasia esculenta).
Example Sentences
Three hundred varieties of kalo are named in the Hawaiian language, 85 of which are still known today. In addition to being the source of the staple Hawaiian food poi, kalo was also used for fishing bait and as a dye.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include malanga, taro, colocasia, cocoyam, gabi, eddo.
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