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Definition of boniato

boniato

/ˌboʊniˈɑːtoʊ/
bo · ni · a · to
Plural:boniatos
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boniato Lexical Profile

• noun

1

A variety of sweet potato (Ipomoea batatas) native to the Caribbean, characterized by its reddish-pink to purplish skin and dry, white or yellowish flesh that has a mildly sweet, nutty flavor.

Example

"The chef prepared a traditional Cuban dinner of roast pork accompanied by boiled boniato drizzled with garlic mojo."

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• Rhymes for boniato

• Nearby Words

bona
bonefish
bongo
boniato
bonita falls
bonito
bonn

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from Spanish 'boniato', which in turn comes from the indigenous Taíno language of the Caribbean.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Boniato. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 19, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/boniato
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