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Definition of taro

taro

/ˈtɑː.roʊ/
ta · ro
Plural:taros
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• noun

1

The starchy, tuber-like corm of the taro plant, which has a mildly sweet, nutty flavor and must be cooked before eating to neutralize toxic calcium oxalate crystals.

Example

"For dessert, she prepared a traditional Hawaiian pudding made from sweet coconut milk and mashed taro."

2

A tropical Asian plant of the arum family (Colocasia esculenta), widely cultivated in tropical and subtropical regions for its large, edible corms and broad, heart-shaped leaves.

Example

"The farmers carefully tended to the rows of taro growing in the flooded terraces."

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• Rhymes for taro

• Nearby Words

tarnation
tarnish
tarnishable
taro
tarot
tarp
tarpan

Word Origin & Etymology

Late 18th century: a loanword from various Polynesian languages (including Maori, Tahitian, and Hawaiian) referring to the plant.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Taro. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 6, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/taro
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