Yam Definition & Meaning
yam
- 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
"Yam" in song lyrics
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"That boy Stan got guap', he a fool with the yam"
Rocko — Snakes -
"I can rock a jam, make the world drive yam"
Sway & King Tech f/ Sadat X, Xzibit — Sadat X & Xzibit -
"Now they may rock the party, see me I'm off the yam"
Unk f/ DJ Jelly — Intro
Words that rhyme with yam
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Generate a verseFrequently asked questions
- What does yam mean?
- 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
- What part of speech is yam?
- Yam is a noun.
- How many definitions does yam have?
- Yam has 4 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).