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Yam Very Common

Yam has 8 different meanings across 2 categories:

Noun · Proper Noun

Definitions
Noun
1

edible tuber of any of several yams

"We roasted a large, starchy yam for dinner last night because it was in season at the market."

yam
2

any of a number of tropical vines of the genus Dioscorea many having edible tuberous roots

"The market was piled high with yams, their rough brown skins hiding sweet and starchy tuberous roots perfect for roasting."

3

sweet potato with deep orange flesh that remains moist when baked

"After baking, I peeled back the skin of a yam to reveal its deep orange, velvety interior."

yam
4

edible tuberous root of various yam plants of the genus Dioscorea grown in the tropics world-wide for food

"After a long day at work, I pulled some fresh yams out of the garden to roast them over an open fire."

yam
5

Any climbing vine of the genus Dioscorea in the Eastern and Western hemispheres, usually cultivated.

"I packed my bag and headed back to yam after a long trip away from home."

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Verb
1

Pronunciation spelling of am.

"The old radio announcer would often say 'yam' instead of 'am' when speaking very quickly over a bad connection."