cocoyam

noun

co·​co·​yam ˈkō-(ˌ)kō-yam How to pronounce cocoyam (audio)
1
: taro
2
: yautia

Examples of cocoyam in a Sentence

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Harvest maturing chayotes, cocoyams, dasheens and gourds. 49. Tom MacCubbin, OrlandoSentinel.com, 30 Sep. 2017

Word History

Etymology

probably coco + yam

First Known Use

1922, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of cocoyam was in 1922

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“Cocoyam.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cocoyam. Accessed 23 Dec. 2024.

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