Meaning
An edible plant commonly found in the Caribbean: Xanthosoma sagittifolium, new cocoyam.
Etymology
Origin: Spanish
Via Spanish, from Taíno [Term?] or more broadly some Arawak language.
Synonyms & Antonyms
NYT Puzzle Appearances
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