Kalo Meaning in English
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ˈkeɪɫoʊ
KAY-loh
ˈkɑːləʊ
KAH-loh
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A tropical plant native to Southeast Asia and the Pacific, grown for its edible starchy root known as taro, and used in traditional Hawaiian dishes.
用法与细微差别
"Kalo" is the Hawaiian name for taro, especially used in contexts related to Hawaiian culture and food. In general English, "taro" is more common. Used mostly in cultural, culinary, or agricultural discussions. Not used metaphorically.
Spanish: taroPortuguese (BR): inhame-da-china - taroPortuguese (PT): inhame-chinês - taroChinese (Simplified): 芋头Chinese (Traditional): 芋頭Hindi: अरबी (सब्ज़ी)Arabic: قلقاسBengali: কালো (হাওয়াইয়ান তরো)Russian: кало (гавайский таро)Japanese: カロ（ハワイのタロイモ）Vietnamese: kalo (khoai môn Hawaii)Korean: 칼로(하와이 타로)Turkish: kalo (Hawaii taro)Urdu: کالو (ہوائی ٹارو)Indonesian: kalo (taro Hawaii)
例句
Kalo is a staple food in Hawaii.
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They planted kalo in the wet fields.
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Poi is made from cooked kalo.
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In Hawaiian culture, kalo is considered sacred.
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Many Hawaiian legends mention kalo and its importance to the people.
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We tried steamed kalo at the luau last night—it tasted great!
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