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1. Edible tuberous root of various yam plants of the genus Dioscorea grown in the tropics world-wide for food
    
2. Edible tuber of any of several yams
    
3. Any of a number of tropical vines of the genus Dioscorea many having edible tuberous roots
   - yam plant
    
4. [N. Amer] Sweet potato with deep orange flesh that remains moist when baked

Derived forms: yams

Type of: root vegetable, sweet potato, tuber, vine

Part of: Dioscorea, genus Dioscorea

Encyclopedia: Yam, Razavi Khorasan