Tropical staple Crossword Clue

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Tropical staple Crossword Answer

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(noun)
1. herb of the Pacific islands grown throughout the tropics for its edible root and in temperate areas as an ornamental for its large glossy leaves
2. edible starchy tuberous root of taro plants

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

TROPICAL (adjective)
1. relating to or situated in or characteristic of the tropics (the region on either side of the equator)
2. of weather or climate; hot and humid as in the tropics
STAPLE (noun)
1. material suitable for manufacture or use or finishing
2. a natural fiber (raw cotton, wool, hemp, flax) that can be twisted to form yarn
STAPLE (adjective)
1. necessary or important, especially regarding food or commodities
STAPLE (verb)
1. secure or fasten with a staple or staples

Hint 3: Anagram

Unscramble the letters below to solve for today's answer.
RATO

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