Definition of Yam

Noun

  • edible tuberous root of various yam plants of the genus Dioscorea grown in the tropics world-wide for food
  • sweet potato with deep orange flesh that remains moist when baked
  • any of a number of tropical vines of the genus Dioscorea many having edible tuberous roots
    - yam plant
  • edible tuber of any of several yams
Based on WordNet 3.0, Farlex clipart collection. © 2003-2012 Princeton University, Farlex Inc.

Word games points for the Yam

  • Scrabble® score of the yam (8)
  • Word Chums® score of the yam (9)
  • Words With Friends® score of the yam (8)

Unscramble yam

7 unscramble word found using the letters yam.

am ay ma may my ya yam