calaloo
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calalu or calaloo (ˈkæləluː) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —n | |
| (Caribbean) the edible leaves of various plants, used as greens or in making thick soups | |
| [probably of African origin] | |
| calaloo or calaloo | |
| —n | |
| [probably of African origin] | |
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