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gabi

gabi

9.9
A tropical plant with big leaves whose root you can cook and eat
  • noun
  • /ˈɡɑːbi/
  • Philippine
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  • Farmers in the region grow gabi as a staple crop for their families.

Examples

  • The market sells fresh gabi roots and leaves every morning.

  • She added chopped gabi to the soup for extra flavor.

  • I bought some fresh gabi from the market.

  • Have you ever tried gabi in a soup?

  • Farmers in the region grow gabi as a staple crop for their families.

  • The market sells fresh gabi roots and leaves every morning.

  • She added chopped gabi to the soup for extra flavor.

Synonyms

taro
vsgabi
4 6.5

A tropical plant with large leaves grown for its starchy edible root used like a potato

is the alternate name for the same plant rather than a different species
taro root
vsgabi
1 4.0

A starchy root vegetable eaten as a main food in tropical regions

is the whole plant including large leaves as well as the edible root
taro plant
vsgabi
7.0

A tropical plant grown for its starchy edible root and large shiny leaves

is the general name for the plant itself rather than for cultivation or ornament

Surface Forms

gabi singular
gabis plural

Etymology

Gabi comes from the Filipino word for the plant that English calls 'taro', a starchy root many families eat. So, thinking of 'taro' helps you remember gabi is an edible root.