Synonyms for Taro (same or very similar meaning)
WordNet sense 1 (edible starchy tuberous root of taro plants):
cocoyam, dasheen, eddo
WordNet sense 2 (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):
dalo, Colocasia esculenta, taro plant
WordNet sense 3 (tropical starchy tuberous root):
Edda, taro root
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