yams

Noun

• edible tuber of any of several yams
• any of a number of tropical vines of the genus Dioscorea many having edible tuberous roots
• sweet potato with deep orange flesh that remains moist when baked
• edible tuberous root of various yam plants of the genus Dioscorea grown in the tropics world-wide for food
• plural of yam

Synonyms

yam, yam plant