noun
- tropical plants with edible starchy tubers, especially taro and similar species
Examples
- The farmer harvested cocoyams from the flooded fields.
- Cocoyams are a staple food in many West African countries.
- She boiled the cocoyams and served them with palm oil.
- The market vendor sold fresh cocoyams alongside plantains.
- Cocoyams grow well in wet, tropical climates.
- They ground the cocoyams into flour for making bread.