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New Zealand yams

New Zealand yams is the plural of New Zealand yam.

Meaning of New Zealand yam

Noun

New Zealand yam (usually uncountable, plural New Zealand yams)

  1. (New Zealand, usually) The oca, Oxalis tuberosa, a root vegetable introduced from South America.
    Synonyms:
    yam

Questions about New Zealand yams

What is New Zealand yams the plural of?
New Zealand yams is the plural of New Zealand yam.

Words near New Zealand yams in the dictionary

  1. New Zealand tit
  2. New Zealand tits
  3. New Zealand wren
  4. New Zealand wrens
  5. New Zealand yam
  6. New Zealand yams
  7. New Zealander
  8. New Zealanders
  9. New Zealandese
  10. New Zealandic
  11. New Zealandish

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