cocoyam in Portuguese

cocoyam in Portuguese is taioba, tajá — cocoyam means new cocoyam: Xanthosoma, particularly Xanthosoma sagittifolium, or the edible root of that plant; malanga.

cocoyam in Portuguese

taioba

noun

New cocoyam: Xanthosoma, particularly Xanthosoma sagittifolium, or the edible root of that plant; malanga.

tajá

noun

New cocoyam: Xanthosoma, particularly Xanthosoma sagittifolium, or the edible root of that plant; malanga.

What does "cocoyam" mean?

noun New cocoyam: Xanthosoma, particularly Xanthosoma sagittifolium, or the edible root of that plant; malanga.
noun Old cocoyam: Colocasia esculenta; taro.

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Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

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C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

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What is "cocoyam" in Portuguese?

"cocoyam" in Portuguese is taioba, tajá. cocoyam means: New cocoyam: Xanthosoma, particularly Xanthosoma sagittifolium, or the edible root of that plant; malanga.

Are there other ways to say "cocoyam" in Portuguese?

Yes — Portuguese has 2 translations listed for "cocoyam": taioba, tajá.

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