I. ˈkō(ˌ)kō noun
( -s )
Etymology: probably of Niger-Congo origin; akin to Twi kō 3 ko 2 koko
1. : any of several araceous plants including the taro that are cultivated in tropical western Africa for their starchy edible roots
2. also kok·ko ˈkä(ˌ)kō
[origin unknown]
: lebbek
II. noun
( -s )
Etymology: Maori
: tui
III. noun
( plural koko or kokos )
Usage: usually capitalized
1. : a group of numerous aboriginal peoples of northern Queensland
2. : a member of any of the Koko peoples