eddo

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(ed′ō)

noun pl. eddoes

the edible corm of the taro

Origin: prob. < native name in W Afr

See eddo in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun pl. ed·does
Caribbean
  1. A variety of taro having small purplish tubers.
  2. The tuber of this plant.

Origin:

Origin: Of Niger-Congo origin

Origin: ; akin to Fante edwo, yam

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