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malanga Meaning & Definition

What Does Malanga Mean?

Malanga is used as a noun meaning Any of several Central and South American plants, of the genus Xanthosoma; yautia. It is also used to mean Taro (Colocasia esculenta).

Malanga: Key Facts

Part of speechnoun
Synonymsyautia, tannia and spoonflower
Pluralmalangas

Malanga Definition (Noun)

  1. Any of several Central and South American plants, of the genus Xanthosoma; yautia.
  2. Taro (Colocasia esculenta)
  3. The edible tuber of these plants, some of which have medicinal value.
  4. Chinese taro (Alocasia cucullata, syn. Caladium colocasia).

Synonyms of Malanga

yautiatanniaspoonflowerxanthosoma atrovirensxanthosoma sagittifolium
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Word Forms & Grammar

malanga (plural malangas)

Words That Rhyme With Malanga

congaberlangafalangamatrangasalongastangauranga

Origin of Malanga

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Frequently Asked Questions About Malanga

What part of speech is malanga?

Malanga is a noun.

What is another word for malanga?

You can replace malanga with words such as yautia, tannia and spoonflower. See the full list of malanga synonyms and antonyms.

What is the plural of malanga?

The plural of malanga is malangas.

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