1. A leafy green vegetable of the amaranth family, widely used in Caribbean and West Indian cuisine.
Usage: Also spelled callaloo or calalu; Common in Caribbean cooking; The leaves are typically cooked as a side dish or in soups

Examples

• She prepared a traditional callalou dish for the family dinner.
• Callalou is a staple vegetable in Jamaican and Trinidad cuisine.
• The market vendor sold fresh bundles of callalou every morning.
• Many Caribbean recipes call for callalou as a nutritious green vegetable.
• The soup was made with callalou, coconut milk, and spices.