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