Cocoyam is a type of root vegetable that is widely cultivated in tropical and subtropical regions. It is also known as TARO or EDDO, which are the two crossword solutions for the term cocoyam. TARO is a starchy root vegetable with a rough, brown skin and white flesh, while EDDO is a smaller, rounder root vegetable with a smooth, dark brown skin and white flesh. Both vegetables are used in various dishes around the world.