Definition of yams

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  • yams is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 9
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Definition of yams

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

    Synonyms

    1. yam plant
  • edible tuber of any of several yams (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)

See definition of yams in Merriam Webster