八やつ頭がしら

noun

a variety of taro; yam-like taro

A cultivar of taro (里芋) with a shape that resembles multiple clustered heads, often used in traditional New Year's dishes.

See also: 里芋

• おせち料りょう理りに八やつ頭がしらを入いれると縁えん起ぎが良よいと言いわれている。

  It is said that adding yatsugashira to New Year's dishes brings good luck.