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Definition of Callaloo
1. Noun. Any of various tropical plants grown in the Americas, especially of the genus ''Xanthosoma'', cultivated for their edible leaves. ¹
2. Noun. A spicy soup or stew made from such leaves. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Callaloo
1. a crabmeat soup [n -LOOS]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Callaloo
Literary usage of Callaloo
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. The Bahamas: A Taste of the Islands by Paris Permenter, John Bigley (2000)
"callaloo. This leafy vegetable resembles spinach and is used similarly. Don't
miss the callaloo soup, usually spiced up with saltfish. ..."
2. A Taste of Jamaica by Paris Permenter, John Bigley (1999)
"callaloo. This leafy vegetable resembles spinach and is used similarly. Don't
miss the callaloo soup, usually spiced up with saltfish. ..."
3. Dutch Antillies: Aruba, Bonaire, Curacaoby Don Philpott by Don Philpott (2002)
"callaloo callaloo soup is synonymous with the islands and makes a delicious creamy
dish. As callaloo leaves are difficult to find ootside the ..."
4. Lost Crops of Africa: Volume Ii: Vegetables by National Research Council (U. S.), National Academies Press (2006)
"callaloo is so central to the diet that it has become almost synonymous with the
... The name callaloo is appended to restaurants, magazines, shows, songs, ..."
5. Martinique, Guadeloupe, Dominica & St. Lucia Alive! by Lynne M. Sullivan (2000)
"Mountain chicken and octopus are usually featured in season. At other times,
choose from grilled fish, lobster or callaloo soup. ..."
6. Adventure Guide to Trinidad & Tobago by Kathleen O'Donnell, S Harry Pefkaros (2000)
"It is very satisfying and nutritious. • callaloo: A favorite in both Tobago and
Trinidad, this green soup is made with dasheen and ..."
7. Adventure Guide to Jamaica by Paris Permenter (2005)
"callaloo. This leafy vegetable resembles spinach and is used similarly. Don't
miss the callaloo soup, usually spiced up with saltfish. ..."
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