yam
Translation
yam
Examples
Candied yams are a popular Thanksgiving dish.
Candied yams are a popular Thanksgiving dish.
She mashed the yams with butter and cinnamon.
She mashed the yams with butter and cinnamon.
Grammar Patterns
((a yam)) a root vegetable like a potato, that grows in tropical countries I'll have a baked yam with my steak.
Similar Words
Synonyms: sweet potato (in US usage)
Etymology
From Portuguese 'inhame' or Spanish 'ñame', ultimately from a West African language.
Memory Tips
Sounds like 'yum', which is what you might say when eating a tasty dish made with yams.