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  1. yam:


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Detailed Synonyms for yam in English

yam:

yam

  1. yam

yam [the ~] noun

  1. the yam
    – edible tuberous root of various yam plants of the genus Dioscorea grown in the tropics world-wide for food 1
    the yam
    – edible tuberous root of various yam plants of the genus Dioscorea grown in the tropics world-wide for food 1
    • yam [the ~] noun
  2. the yam
    – sweet potato with deep orange flesh that remains moist when baked 1
    the yam
    – sweet potato with deep orange flesh that remains moist when baked 1
    • yam [the ~] noun
  3. the yam
    – any of a number of tropical vines of the genus Dioscorea many having edible tuberous roots 1
    the yam; the yam plant
    – any of a number of tropical vines of the genus Dioscorea many having edible tuberous roots 1
  4. the yam
    – edible tuber of any of several yams 1
    the yam
    – edible tuber of any of several yams 1
    • yam [the ~] noun

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Related Definitions for "yam":

  1. edible tuberous root of various yam plants of the genus Dioscorea grown in the tropics world-wide for food1
  2. sweet potato with deep orange flesh that remains moist when baked1
  3. any of a number of tropical vines of the genus Dioscorea many having edible tuberous roots1
  4. edible tuber of any of several yams1

Related Synonyms for yam