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    Taro (en. Taro)

    /ˈtɑː.roʊ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    A type of root vegetable commonly cooked or used in Asian dishes.
    We made a dessert using taro with coconut milk.
    Ginawa naming dessert ang taro na may gata ng niyog.
    A well-known food in Southeast Asian countries.
    In the Philippines, it is often used in snacks.
    Sa Pilipinas, madalas itong ginagamit sa mga kakanin.
    An important and traditional crop among Polynesians.
    Taro is a staple food in Polynesian culture.
    Ang taro ay isang pangunahing pagkain sa kulturang Polinesyano.

    Etymology

    Polynesian word

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    taro root
    taro root; ingredient used in food.
    taro root

    Related Words

    gabi
    A type of root vegetable similar to taro.
    gabi

    Slang Meanings

    Important person or figure (television or media)
    Sister, do you have a taro at your job?
    Kapatid, may taro ka na ba sa trabaho mo?
    Used to describe someone who's really cool or has a strong presence
    Ralph's a taro at the party; everyone is proud of him.
    Ang taro ni Ralph sa party, lahat siya ang pinagmamalaki.