열대 및 아열대 지방에서 널리 재배되는 덩굴 식물의 식용 녹말성 덩이줄기 또는 그 식물 자체.
The edible starchy tuber of a climbing plant that is widely grown in tropical and subtropical countries, or the plant itself.
예문:
"Yams are a primary source of carbohydrates in many West African diets."
"The climbing vines of the yam plant can grow several meters long."
고구마, 특히 속이 주황색인 품종.
A sweet potato, especially one with orange flesh.
예문:
"In the United States, candied yams are a traditional dish for Thanksgiving."
"Many grocery stores label orange-fleshed sweet potatoes as yams."
감자를 뜻하는 지역적 명칭.
A regional term for a potato.
예문:
"He dug up a few yams from the garden to make a traditional stew."
"In certain Scottish dialects, a yam is simply a common potato."
고양이가 야옹하고 울거나 소리를 내다.
To make a meowing or crying sound, specifically referring to a cat.
예문:
"The stray cat was yamming outside my window all night long."
"A kitten slipped through the gate, yamming for its mother."