Meaning
Any of various tropical plants grown in the Americas, especially of the genera Amaranthus and Xanthosoma, cultivated for their edible leaves.
Etymology
Origin: Spanish
From American Spanish calalú. Compare Sranan Tongo krarun, Dutch klaroen.
NYT Puzzle Appearances
Accepted in 23 recorded puzzles:
- 2026-07-26OACHILT
- 2026-05-17LACDORT
- 2026-05-08CAOIGLY
- 2026-03-05OAURJCL
- 2026-03-03ABCEKLO
- 2026-01-21OAWNELC
- 2026-01-14OPALCBE
- 2025-12-09LRAOCBN
- 2025-09-04OACHLNRY
- 2025-07-19ABLDCIO
- 2025-06-11OUANKCL
- 2025-05-13OZALGCI
+11 earlier appearances in the archive.