Malanga
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Malanga is a noun meaning Any of several Central and South American plants, of the genus Xanthosoma; yautia.
Meaning
Any of several Central and South American plants, of the genus Xanthosoma; yautia.
More Meanings
- Taro (Colocasia esculenta)
- The edible tuber of these plants, some of which have medicinal value.
- Chinese taro (Alocasia cucullata, syn. Caladium colocasia).
Word Forms
- malangas
Synonyms for malanga
Depending on context, synonyms include yautia, tannia, spoonflower.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include yautia, tannia, spoonflower, macoya, guaco, xylopia.
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