Meaning & Definition of Yam in English
English⟶
Yam
/jæm/
noun
1. Edible tuber of any of several yams
synonym:
- yam
2. Any of a number of tropical vines of the genus dioscorea many having edible tuberous roots
synonym:
- yam,
- yam plant
3. Sweet potato with deep orange flesh that remains moist when baked
synonym:
- yam
4. Edible tuberous root of various yam plants of the genus dioscorea grown in the tropics world-wide for food
synonym:
- yam