yam

yam has 5 senses in the JumbleFix dictionary. Letters: 3.

Definitions

• n.. A large, esculent, farinaceous tuber of various climbing plants of the genus Dioscorea; also, the plants themselves. Mostly natives of warm climates. The plants have netted-veined, petioled leaves, and pods with three broad wings. The commonest species is D. sativa, but several others are cultivated.
• n.. edible tuberous root of various yam plants of the genus Dioscorea grown in the tropics world-wide for food
• n.. sweet potato with deep orange flesh that remains moist when baked
• n.. any of a number of tropical vines of the genus Dioscorea many having edible tuberous roots
• n.. edible tuber of any of several yams