Where does “talas” come from?
talas (Tetum) comes from Proto-Malayo-Polynesian taləs — taro.
talas (Tetum): an aroid plant with highly-prized edible tubers
Definitions
- an aroid plant with highly-prized edible tubers
Ancestry of “talas”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Proto-Malayo-Polynesian | taləs | taro |