yam

• Nom désignant un tubercule comestible de diverses plantes grimpantes tropicales du genre Dioscorea, ou parfois une patate douce à chair orange foncé qui reste humide à la cuisson.

A noun referring to the edible tuber of various tropical vines of the genus Dioscorea, or sometimes a sweet potato with deep orange flesh that remains moist when baked.

1. Edible tuberA2formalculinary

   The starchy, edible root of various tropical vines of the genus Dioscorea, widely grown for food.

   Igname (tubercule comestible)

   • Yams are a staple food in many West African countries.
   • She boiled the yam and served it with a spicy sauce.
   • The market was full of fresh yams from the countryside.

2. Tropical vineB1formalscientific

   Any of a number of tropical climbing plants of the genus Dioscorea, which produce edible tubers.

   Igname

   • The yam vine can grow several meters in length.
   • Farmers cultivate yam vines in the tropical regions.
   • The leaves of the yam plant are heart-shaped.

3. Sweet potato (US usage)A2informalamericanculinary

   In North America, a term often used for a variety of sweet potato with deep orange, moist flesh.

   Patate douce à chair orange (usage nord-américain)

   • For Thanksgiving, she made a casserole with yams and marshmallows.
   • He prefers yams over regular potatoes for their sweetness.
   • The roasted yams were a hit at the dinner party.

   Synonymessweet potato

4. Edible rootB1formalculinary

   The edible tuberous root of various yam plants, grown in tropical regions worldwide for food.

   igname

   • Yam roots are rich in carbohydrates and fiber.
   • The villagers harvested the yam roots after the rainy season.
   • Dried yam root can be ground into flour.