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