malanga

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Noun malanga has 1 sense

yautia, tannia, spoonflower, malanga, Xanthosoma sagittifolium, Xanthosoma atrovirens - tropical American aroid having edible tubers that are cooked and eaten like yams or potatoes
--₁ is a kind of arum, aroid
--₁ is a member of Xanthosoma, genus Xanthosoma

Definitions from the Web

Malanga

Noun

1. A tropical American plant with large, starchy, edible tubers that resemble yams.

Sample sentence: The malanga, a staple food in Latin America, is often used in stews and soups.

Noun

2. The edible tuber of the malanga plant, used as a vegetable in cooking.

Sample sentence: We bought some malangas at the grocery store to make a delicious side dish.

Adjective

1. Popular or typical in a specific locality or region.

Sample sentence: The malanga festival celebrates the rich and diverse local culture.