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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.

Synonyms

  • Dioscorea Alata
  • White Yam

Hypernyms

  • Yam
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