dasheen Meaning & Definition
/dæˈʃiːn/
What Does Dasheen Mean?
Dasheen is a noun that means Old cocoyam; the edible starchy yellow tuber of the taro plant.
Dasheen in Brief
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /dæˈʃiːn/ |
| Synonyms | eddo, cocoyam and colocasia esculenta |
| Plural | dasheens |
Dasheen Definition (Noun)
- Old cocoyam; the edible starchy yellow tuber of the taro plant.
Synonyms of Dasheen
Dasheen synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
dasheen (plural dasheens)
Words That Rhyme With Dasheen
Origin of Dasheen
From a language of the West Indies. Probably from Antillean Creole dachine or another French creole, from French (chou) de Chine (literally “(cabbage) of China”), as the species originated in China.
Quick Answers About Dasheen
What part of speech is dasheen?
Dasheen is a noun.
What is another word for dasheen?
Words with a similar meaning to dasheen include eddo, cocoyam and colocasia esculenta. See the full list of dasheen synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of dasheen?
The plural of dasheen is dasheens.