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"Yam" Definition

noun

Any of numerous chiefly tropical vines of the genus Dioscorea, many of which have edible tuberous roots.

Source: American Heritage Dictionary

Chiefly Southern U.S. See sweet potato. See Regional Note at goober.

Source: American Heritage Dictionary

The starchy root of any of these plants, used in the tropics as food.

Source: American Heritage Dictionary

The edible starchy tuberous root of various plants (genus of the family Dioscoreaceae) used as a staple food in tropical areas.

Source: Merriam-Webster

A plant producing yams.

Source: Merriam-Webster

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