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Meaning Of Yam
n.
A large, esculent, farinaceous tuber of various climbing
plants of the genus Dioscorea; also, the plants themselves. Mostly
natives of warm climates. The plants have netted-veined, petioled
leaves, and pods with three broad wings. The commonest species is D.
sativa, but several others are cultivated.