konjac

Meaning

Noun

• A foul-smelling plant grown in Asia, Amorphophallus konjac (species).
• A (range of) food product(s) made from the plant, including a flour and a gelatin, used to make noodles and candies, and as a food supplement for weight reduction.

Origin

• From an Asian language; compare Japanese 蒟蒻, 菎蒻, Korean 곤약.