yam
The origin and history of yam.
Etymology
Borrowed from Portuguese inhame and Spanish ñame, which most likely go back to Wolof ñàmbi (“cassava”) or a related word. The spelling yam is recorded as early as 1657.
The origin and history of yam.
Borrowed from Portuguese inhame and Spanish ñame, which most likely go back to Wolof ñàmbi (“cassava”) or a related word. The spelling yam is recorded as early as 1657.
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