cocoyam

[ˈkəʊkəʊjæm]

cocoyam Definition

• 1. a tropical plant with a starchy root that is cooked and eaten as a vegetable
• 2. the edible starchy tuber of this plant

Using cocoyam: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "cocoyam" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  Cocoyam is a staple food in many African countries.

• Example

  The leaves of the cocoyam plant are also edible.

• Example

  Cocoyam can be boiled, roasted, or fried.

cocoyam Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for cocoyam

• taro
• yautia
• eddoe

Phrases with cocoyam

• cocoyam fufu

  a West African dish made by pounding boiled cocoyam into a dough-like consistency, often served with soup or stew

  Example

  I had cocoyam fufu with okra soup for lunch.

• cocoyam chips

  thin slices of cocoyam that are deep-fried until crispy and served as a snack or side dish

  Example

  I ordered some cocoyam chips to go with my sandwich.

• cocoyam porridge

  a dish made by boiling cocoyam with milk or coconut milk, sugar, and spices until it thickens into a creamy pudding-like consistency

  Example

  My grandmother used to make the best cocoyam porridge.

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Summary: cocoyam in Brief

Cocoyam [ˈkəʊkəʊjæm] is a tropical plant with a starchy root that is used as a vegetable. It is a staple food in many African countries and can be boiled, roasted, or fried. Cocoyam fufu, chips, and porridge are popular dishes made from cocoyam.