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yam in Malay

ubi

[jeəm] ~ [jɛəm]UK/jæm/

yam in Malay: ubi, keladi. In English, yam means any climbing vine of the genus Dioscorea in the Eastern and Western hemispheres, usually cultivated.

Malay words for yam

any Dioscorea vine
ubi
its edible root
keladi

English meaning of yam

  1. noun Any climbing vine of the genus Dioscorea in the Eastern and Western hemispheres, usually cultivated.
  2. noun The edible, starchy, tuberous root of that plant, a tropical staple food.
  3. noun A sweet potato; a tuber from the species Ipomoea batatas.
  4. noun A potato.

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Questions about yam in Malay

What is the meaning of yam in Malay?
Yam in Malay is ubi, keladi.
Apakah maksud yam dalam bahasa Melayu?
Yam: ubi, keladi.
What does yam mean in English?
Yam means any climbing vine of the genus Dioscorea in the Eastern and Western hemispheres, usually cultivated.

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