yam
/jæm/noun
उच्चारण यैम
रतालू, जिमीकंद, सूरन
Basic word
noun
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[C, U]
the large root of a tropical plant that is cooked as a vegetable
रतालू, जिमीकंद, सूरन
- Yam curry is popular in many parts of India.
- Yam is boiled and fried in many Indian homes.
- We bought a large yam from the weekly market.
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- The farmer grows yam beside his banana trees.
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[C, U] North American
a sweet potato
शकरकंद
- roasted yams
- In some places, people call the sweet potato a yam.
- Roasted yams are sold on the beach in winter.
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- Mash the yams and add a little butter.
Synonyms sweet potato