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Word of the Day Wednesday, June 10, 2026

yam

/jæm/ noun · British & US
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What does yam mean?

noun

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."

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