Yam

[jæm]

解釋/意思:

(noun.) edible tuberous root of various yam plants of the genus Dioscorea grown in the tropics world-wide for food.

(noun.) sweet potato with deep orange flesh that remains moist when baked.

(noun.) any of a number of tropical vines of the genus Dioscorea many having edible tuberous roots.

(noun.) edible tuber of any of several yams.

錄入:罗兰--From WordNet

解釋/意思:

(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.

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解釋/意思:

n. a large root like the potato growing in tropical countries.

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