Meaning
New cocoyam: Xanthosoma, particularly Xanthosoma sagittifolium, or the edible root of that plant; malanga.
Etymology
Origin: Unknown
From coco + yam, because old cocoyam was planted in coconut groves and resembled yams. New cocoyam was so named because it resembled old cocoyam.
Synonyms & Antonyms
NYT Puzzle Appearances
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