Pound taro!
Meaning: tropical plant with edible root
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tropical plant with edible root
What does "Pound taro!" mean in Hawaiian Pidgin?
"Pound taro!" means "tropical plant with edible root" in Hawaiian Pidgin.
How do you pronounce "Pound taro!"?
"Pound taro!" is pronounced "TAIR-oh". Click the "Hear Pronunciation" button above to listen!
When do locals use "Pound taro!"?
"Pound taro!" is a food expression used in everyday Hawaiian Pidgin conversation.
"The word 'pau' means finished or done, and is one of the most common loanwords from Hawaiian."
"Hawaiian Pidgin (HWC) originated on sugar plantations as a way for diverse ethnic groups to communicate."
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