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ed·do

(ĕd′ō)
n. pl. ed·does Caribbean
1. A variety of taro having small purplish corms.
2. The corm of this plant.
[Of Niger-Congo origin; akin to Fante edwo, yam.]
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eddoes and dasheen and christophine and sweet potatoes and white
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Magistrate Julie Eddoes granted both defendants bail, with the condition not to enter North Wales until their next court appearance.
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