noun
- a tropical plant with edible starchy tubers, especially taro or similar plants in the arum family
Usage: primarily used in West African English
Examples
- The farmer harvested cocoyam from his field.
- Cocoyam is a staple food in many West African countries.
- She prepared a delicious soup with cocoyam and vegetables.
- The cocoyam tubers were boiled and served with palm oil.
- Children helped their parents plant cocoyam in the garden.
- Cocoyam leaves can also be cooked and eaten as vegetables.