Eddyroot

/ˈɛdiˌruːt/ noun

Definition

Another name for the eddo plant, emphasizing its important root system used as food.

Etymology

Compound word combining 'eddy' (possibly a variant or corruption of 'eddo') with 'root,' describing the plant by its most valuable feature—the nutritious root it produces.

Kelly Says

Eddyroot is a regional or historical name that shows how people named plants based on their uses rather than scientific taxonomy. The root-word literally describes what you eat, which is very practical farmer language!

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