Results for yam

Definitions of yam:

part of speech: noun

A large root like the potato growing in tropical countries.

part of speech: noun

A large esculent root or tuber of various climbing plants growing in tropical climates, forming, when boiled or roasted, a wholesome and palatable food.

part of speech: noun

The eatable, potatolike root of a climbing plant of various kinds, used as a food; the sweet potato.