Meaning of YAM
| Pronunciation: | | yam
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- [n] edible tuberous root of various yam plants of the genus Dioscorea grown in the tropics world-wide for food
- [n] sweet potato with deep orange flesh that remains moist when baked
- [n] any of a number of tropical vines of the genus Dioscorea many having edible tuberous roots
- [n] edible tuber of any of several yams
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| | Synonyms: | | yam plant |
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| | See Also: | | air potato, Chinese yam, cinnamon vine, cush-cush, Dioscorea, Dioscorea alata, Dioscorea batata, Dioscorea bulbifera, Dioscorea trifida, genus Dioscorea, root vegetable, sweet potato, tuber, vine, water yam, white yam, yam | |
| Webster's 1913 Dictionary |
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\Yam\, n. (Bot.)
Any one of several cultural varieties of the sweet potato.
[U. S.]
\Yam\ (y[a^]m), n. [Pg. inhame, probably from some native
name.] (Bot.)
A large, esculent, farinaceous tuber of various climbing
plants of the genus {Dioscorea}; also, the plants themselves.
Mostly natives of warm climates. The plants have
netted-veined, petioled leaves, and pods with three broad
wings. The commonest species is {D. sativa}, but several
others are cultivated.
{Chinese yam}, a plant ({Dioscorea Batatas}) with a long and
slender tuber, hardier than most of the other species.
{Wild yam}.
(a) A common plant ({Dioscorea villosa}) of the Eastern
United States, having a hard and knotty rootstock.
(b) An orchidaceous plant ({Gastrodia sesamoides}) of
Australia and Tasmania.
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| Dream Dictionary |
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| | Definition: | | Seeing yams in your dream means memories of family gatherings and celebration. |
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