How many syllables in Yam
Word
Yam
How many syllables?
1 Syllable
How it's divided?
yam
Definition
- 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.
- noun - Any of a number of tropical vines of the genus Dioscorea many having edible tuberous roots
- noun - Edible tuber of any of several yams
- noun - Edible tuberous root of various yam plants of the genus Dioscorea grown in the tropics world-wide for food
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