Tikibu: pronunciation dictionary with use examples

Word: yam
IPA transcription: [j'æm]
noun meaning of the word
  • Synonyms: yam
    Meaning: edible tuberous root of various yam plants of the genus Dioscorea grown in the tropics world-wide for food
  • Synonyms: yam
    Meaning: sweet potato with deep orange flesh that remains moist when baked
  • Synonyms: yam, yam_plant
    Meaning: any of a number of tropical vines of the genus Dioscorea many having edible tuberous roots
  • Synonyms: yam
    Meaning: edible tuber of any of several yams
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