dasheen
|da-sheen|
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/dəˈʃiːn/
taro plant and its edible parts
Etymology
Etymology Information
'dasheen' originates from Antillean French/Creole, specifically the word 'dachine', where the term meant 'taro'.
Historical Evolution
'dachine' entered Caribbean English and eventually became the modern English word 'dasheen'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'taro', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a tropical plant (Colocasia esculenta), commonly known as taro, especially in the Caribbean.
Dasheen is a staple in many Caribbean diets.
Synonyms
Noun 2
the starchy underground corm of the plant, eaten as a root vegetable.
She boiled dasheen for dinner.
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Last updated: 2025/08/11 00:41