yam

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The tubers of the Dioscorea sativa, and others; a valuable vegetable on long voyages. D. aculeata frequently produces tubers 3 feet long, and weighing 30 lbs. Also, the West India word for food; "Toko for yam," the negro's punishment blows but no food.

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yam
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Dictionary of Australasian Words Phrases and Usages by Edward E. Morris
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See yam. ...

Dictionary of Australasian Words Phrases and Usages by Edward E. Morris
native yam
n. See yam. ...

Dictionary of Australasian Words Phrases and Usages by Edward E. Morris
round yam
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Dictionary of Australasian Words Phrases and Usages by Edward E. Morris
wild yam
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Dictionary of Australasian Words Phrases and Usages by Edward E. Morris
yam, long
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Dictionary of Australasian Words Phrases and Usages by Edward E. Morris
yam, native
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Dictionary of Australasian Words Phrases and Usages by Edward E. Morris
yam, round
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yam-stick
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Dictionary of Australasian Words Phrases and Usages by Edward E. Morris
toko for yam
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