里芋
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Etymology
From 里 (sato, “village”) + 芋 (imo, “potato”). Literally, "village potato".
Pronunciation
Noun
里芋 or 里芋 • (satoimo)
- taro, a tropical root vegetable, Colocasia esculenta
Usage notes
- As with many terms that name organisms, this term is often spelled in katakana, especially in biological contexts (where katakana is customary).
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