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yam \ˈyam, -aa(ə)m\ noun (-s) Etymology: earlier inany, iname, nname, from Portuguese inhame & Spanish ñame, of West African origin; probably akin to Fulani nyami to eat 1. a. : the edible starchy tuberous root of various plants of the genus Dioscorea (as D. sativa or D. alata) that largely replaces the potato as a staple food in tropical climates and is cooked in the same way but has coarser flesh b. : a plant of the genus Dioscorea (as D. paniculata) c. : any of several similar plants — usually used in combination < round yam > < native yam > 2. a. Scotland : potato b. : sweet potato; especially : one with deep orange flesh that remains moist when baked |