English
Detailed Synonyms for yam in English
yam:
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the yam
– edible tuberous root of various yam plants of the genus Dioscorea grown in the tropics world-wide for food 1 -
the yam
– sweet potato with deep orange flesh that remains moist when baked 1 -
the yam
– any of a number of tropical vines of the genus Dioscorea many having edible tuberous roots 1 -
the yam
– edible tuber of any of several yams 1