Water Yam (Noun)
Meaning
Grown in Australasia and Polynesia for its large root with fine edible white flesh.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- In some parts of Polynesia, water yam is a staple food and can be eaten boiled, mashed, or fried.
- Australasian farmers often cultivate water yam in tropical regions with rich soil.
- Water yam was introduced to the region by early settlers and has since become a widely cultivated crop.
- In traditional Polynesian medicine, water yam is believed to have various health benefits and is used to treat several ailments.
- Due to its fine edible white flesh, water yam has become a popular ingredient in modern Australasian cuisine.