eddo

[ ed-oh ]

noun

, plural ed·does.

1. the edible root of the taro or of any of several related plants.

eddo

/ ˈɛdəʊ /

noun

1. other names for taro

Word History and Origins

Origin of eddo¹

1765–75; < one or more WAfr languages; compare Igbo édè, Fante edwó(w) yam

Example Sentences

Eddo took it in his hand and another slave filled it with water from the gourd; the last drop of the water filled it to the brim.

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For Eddo as she knew well was jealous of her authority over Rachel; jealous too of the love that they bore one to the other.

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A bough struck the Umkulu slave who was carrying Eddo, and swept off his head, leaving the dwarf unharmed.

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These causes Eddo and his fellow-priests heard and settled as seemed best to them, nor did any dare to dispute their rulings.

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When youth and comeliness fade then wisdom grows, and wisdom is power, Eddo, true power.

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