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gabi

Gabi (noun) means Taro, a tropical plant grown for its starchy underground corm, which looks a bit like a potato. Example: “Gabi leaves are cooked in coconut milk in Filipino cuisine.”

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Taro, a tropical plant grown for its starchy underground corm, which looks a bit like a potato.
"Gabi leaves are cooked in coconut milk in Filipino cuisine."

How to Use Gabi

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In plain EnglishThe Filipino name for taro, a root vegetable used in Southeast Asian cooking.

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Etymology

From Tagalog gabi, ultimately from Proto-Philippine roots.

Origin: Tagalog

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does “gabi” mean?

The word “gabi” means taro, a tropical plant grown for its starchy underground corm, which looks a bit like a potato. In plain terms, the Filipino name for taro, a root vegetable used in Southeast Asian cooking.

How do you use “gabi” in a sentence?

Here is “gabi” used in a sentence: “Gabi leaves are cooked in coconut milk in Filipino cuisine.”

What part of speech is “gabi”?

“Gabi” is a noun.

Where does the word “gabi” come from?

The word “gabi” comes from Tagalog. From Tagalog gabi, ultimately from Proto-Philippine roots.

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