- pronunciation:
- yaem
- features:
- Word History, Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
the edible starchy, tuberous root of a tropical climbing plant, or the plant itself.
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| definition 2: |
any of various large, orange-fleshed varieties of sweet potato.
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Yam comes from
nyam, a West African word that means "to eat." Yams are a staple in the diet of many African people, and during difficult times may be the only thing there is to eat.