Yam
German Meaning
Yamswurzel Süßkartoffel Batate
English Meaning
- Any of numerous chiefly tropical vines of the genus Dioscorea, many of which have edible tuberous roots.
- The starchy root of any of these plants, used in the tropics as food.
- Chiefly Southern U.S. See sweet potato. See Regional Note at goober.