What does yam mean?
A starchy root vegetable, typically long and thin, with a rough, brown skin and a white or yellow interior. Yams are often confused with sweet potatoes, but are actually a different type of root vegetable.
Example
"The farmer harvested a large yam from the field and took it to market to sell."
Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.