plural taros
: a large-leaved tropical Asian plant (Colocasia esculenta) of the arum family grown throughout the tropics for its edible starchy corms and cormels and in temperate regions for ornament
also
: its corms and cormels typically cooked as a vegetable or ground into flour
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Stefan is preparing the land to grow tuberous roots, like taro, araimo and satoimo.
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Gabby Herzig, The Athletic, 2 Jan. 2025
Veggie choices include bok choy, corn, onions, taro, mushrooms and spinach.
—Linh Ta, Axios, 17 Dec. 2024
Finish your meal with their taro milk cream which offers a rich yet fluffy bite that’s not too sweet.
—Rana Good, Forbes, 1 Dec. 2024
Expect a mix of French pastries and Asian desserts including red bean buns and taro cream bread.
—Audrey Kennedy, Axios, 23 Oct. 2024
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Gabby Herzig, The Athletic, 2 Jan. 2025
Veggie choices include bok choy, corn, onions, taro, mushrooms and spinach.
—Linh Ta, Axios, 17 Dec. 2024
Finish your meal with their taro milk cream which offers a rich yet fluffy bite that’s not too sweet.
—Rana Good, Forbes, 1 Dec. 2024
Expect a mix of French pastries and Asian desserts including red bean buns and taro cream bread.
—Audrey Kennedy, Axios, 23 Oct. 2024
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“Taro.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/taro. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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