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(1):

(n.) 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):

(n.) Any one of several cultural varieties of the sweet potato.

Bibliography Information
Webster, Noah. Entry for 'Yam'. Noah Webster's American Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/​dictionaries/​eng/​web/​y/yam.html. 1828.
 
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