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yam in Russian

yam in Russian is ямс — yam means a starchy edible root grown as a staple food in tropical regions.

yam in Russian

ямс
noun
Pronounced: yams
Any climbing vine of the genus Dioscorea in the Eastern and Western hemispheres, usually cultivated.

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 Russian?

"yam" in Russian is ямс. yam means: A starchy edible root grown as a staple food in tropical regions.

How do you pronounce ямс?

"yam" in Russian is ямс, pronounced "yams".

How do you use "yam" in a sentence?

Example: "Boiled yam is a common side dish in West African cooking." In Russian, "yam" is ямс.

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