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callaloo

Pronunciation: /ˌkaləˈluː/

(also callalou)
Definition of callaloo

noun

  • 1 [mass noun] the spinach-like leaves of a tropical American plant, used in Caribbean cookery.
  • a soup or stew made with callaloo leaves: I served it with rice and callalou
  • 2the plant of the arum family from which callaloo leaves are obtained.
    • Genus Xanthosoma, family Araceae

Origin:

mid 18th century: from American Spanish calalú

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