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yam

Syllabification: (yam)
Pronunciation: /yam/
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Definition of yam

noun

  • 1the edible starchy tuber of a climbing plant, widely distributed in tropical and subtropical countries.
  • 2the plant that yields the yam.
    • Genus Dioscorea, family Dioscoreaceae: many species
  • 3North American a sweet potato.

Origin:

late 16th century: from Portuguese inhame or obsolete Spanish iñame, probably of West African origin

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