Definitions for yam
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Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:4.0 / 1 vote

1. yamnoun

   edible tuber of any of several yams

2. yam, yam plantnoun

   any of a number of tropical vines of the genus Dioscorea many having edible tuberous roots

3. yamnoun

   sweet potato with deep orange flesh that remains moist when baked

4. yamnoun

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

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. yamnoun

   home.

2. Etymology: From inhame and ñame, possibly from the nyami. The term was coined in 1657.

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1. yam

   A yam is a type of tuberous root vegetable that originates from Africa and Asia. It is perennial herbaceous vines cultivated for the consumption of their starchy tubers in many temperate and tropical regions, especially in Africa, South America and the Caribbean, Asia, and Oceania. Yam tubers can grow up to 1.5 meters (4.9 feet) in length and weigh up to 70 kilograms (150 pounds). They are usually of a rough and scaly texture and their flesh ranges from white or yellow to purple or pink in mature yams. They are a staple food in many regional cuisines and can be cooked or prepared in various ways similar to potatoes.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:1.0 / 1 vote

1. Yamnoun

   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

2. Etymology: [Pg. inhame, probably from some native name.]

WikidataRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. YAM

   YAM is a MIME-compliant e-mail client written for AmigaOS based computers. It supports multi-POP3, APOP, SMTP, TLSv1/SSLv3, multiple users, PGP, unlimited hierarchical folders, filters, a configurable GUI and an ARexx interface and many other features which are common for Mail User Agents today.

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Yam

   yam, n. a large root like the potato growing in tropical countries. [Port. inhame.]

Dictionary of Nautical TermsRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. yam

   The tubers of the Dioscorea sativa, and others; a valuable vegetable on long voyages. D. aculeata frequently produces tubers 3 feet long, and weighing 30 lbs. Also, the West India word for food; "Toko for yam," the negro's punishment--blows but no food.

Editors ContributionRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. yamverb

   To eat (something, especially food) really fast; devour.

   I'm yamming all the food in the house.

   
   

   Submitted by zakaria1409 on July 21, 2022  

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1. YAM

   What does YAM stand for? -- Explore the various meanings for the YAM acronym on the Abbreviations.com website.

Surnames Frequency by Census RecordsRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. YAM

   According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Yam is ranked #16041 in terms of the most common surnames in America.
   
   The Yam surname appeared 1,808 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 would have the surname Yam.
   
   81.7% or 1,478 total occurrences were Asian.
   9.5% or 173 total occurrences were of Hispanic origin.
   5.2% or 95 total occurrences were White.
   2.5% or 46 total occurrences were of two or more races.

Matched Categories

1. • Root Vegetable
   • Sweet Potato
   • Tuber
   • Vine

Anagrams for yam »

1. amy

2. mya

3. may

How to pronounce yam?

1. Alex

   US English

   David

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   Mark

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

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   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

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   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

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   Zira

   US English

   Oliver

   British

   Wendy

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   Fred

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   Tessa

   South African

How to say yam in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of yam in Chaldean Numerology is: 6

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of yam in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3

Examples of yam in a Sentence

1. Graffito, reported by Herb Caen, San Francisco Chronicle, April 24, 1980:

   Cogito ergo spud. - I think, therefore I yam

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=yam
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Yam
3. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
4. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/yam
5. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=yam
6. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=yam
7. ^ Dictionary of Nautical Terms
   https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/26000/pg26000-images.html#:~:text=yam
8. ^ Surnames Frequency by Census Records
   https://www.census.gov/topics/population/genealogy/data/2010_surnames.html