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yam in Dutch

yam in Dutch is yam, yamswortel, jam — yam means a starchy edible root grown as a staple food in tropical regions.

yam in Dutch

yam
noun
Any climbing vine of the genus Dioscorea in the Eastern and Western hemispheres, usually cultivated.
yamswortel
noun
Any climbing vine of the genus Dioscorea in the Eastern and Western hemispheres, usually cultivated.
jam
noun
Any climbing vine of the genus Dioscorea in the Eastern and Western hemispheres, usually cultivated.
yamplant
noun
Any climbing vine of the genus Dioscorea in the Eastern and Western hemispheres, usually cultivated.
yam
noun
The edible, starchy, tuberous root of that plant, a tropical staple food.
yamswortel
noun
The edible, starchy, tuberous root of that plant, a tropical staple food.
jam
noun
The edible, starchy, tuberous root of that plant, a tropical staple food.

What does "yam" mean?

  1. noun A starchy edible root grown as a staple food in tropical regions.
    "Boiled yam is a common side dish in West African cooking."
  2. noun In American usage, a sweet potato.
    "Grandma always serves candied yams at Thanksgiving."
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yam in a sentence

  • Boiled yam is a common side dish in West African cooking.
  • Grandma always serves candied yams at Thanksgiving.

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What is "yam" in Dutch?

"yam" in Dutch is yam, yamswortel, jam. yam means: A starchy edible root grown as a staple food in tropical regions.

How do you use "yam" in a sentence?

Example: "Boiled yam is a common side dish in West African cooking." In Dutch, "yam" is yam, yamswortel, jam.

Are there other ways to say "yam" in Dutch?

Yes — Dutch has 4 translations listed for "yam": yam, yamswortel, jam, yamplant.

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