CultureAugust 18, 2026
colocasi
ko-lo-KAH-see
Definition
A root vegetable, also known as taro, commonly used in Cypriot cuisine and often prepared as a stew or fried.
Etymology
The word stems from the Ancient Greek 'kolokasia', which referred to the root of the Egyptian lotus or similar edible tubers. It entered English via Mediterranean linguistic influence.
In the news
In the article, the restaurant uses colocasi in traditional meat dishes and creatively presents it as fried chips, highlighting its importance in local Cypriot cooking.
Taverna Kamasias: from Cypriot soil to the plate
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