ñame

Definitions of ñame
  1. noun
    edible tuberous root of various yam plants of the genus Dioscorea grown in the tropics world-wide for food
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    type of:
    tubérculo
    any of various fleshy edible underground roots or tubers
  2. noun
    any of a number of tropical vines of the genus Dioscorea many having edible tuberous roots
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    type of:
    cepa, parra, vid
    a plant with a weak stem that derives support from climbing, twining, or creeping along a surface
  3. noun
    edible tuber of any of several yams
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    type of:
    tubérculo
    a fleshy underground stem or root serving for reproductive and food storage
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