water yam en · NOUN
Meanings
- A plant (Aponogeton madagascariensis or Aponogeton fenestralis; formerly Ouvirandra fenestralis) whose leaves have little tissue between the veins.
- (Africa, Caribbean) The purple yam, Dioscorea alata.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| water yams | Number=Plur | lexicographic | |
| wateryam | alternative | lexicographic |