malanga
/məˈlaŋɡə
/noun
Another term for tannia.In the US they call them dasheen, taro, cocoyams and also malanga....
- Although similar, malanga grows best in dry places, while taro flourishes in wet ones.
- Using a grater, grate the malangas through the medium holes.
Origin
Early 20th century: from American Spanish, probably from Kikongo, plural of elanga 'water lily'.