yam, n.
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(yams)
edible tuberous root of various yam plants of the genus Dioscorea grown in the tropics world-wide for food
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sweet potato with deep orange flesh that remains moist when baked
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any of a number of tropical vines of the genus Dioscorea many having edible tuberous roots
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yam yam plant
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edible tuber of any of several yams
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