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dioscorea alata
 

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Noun dioscorea alata has 1 sense
  1. white yam, water yam, Dioscorea alata - grown in Australasia and Polynesia for its large root with fine edible white flesh
    --1 is a kind of yam, yam plant

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dioscorea alata

Part of Speech: Noun

Sense: A species of tropical vine that belongs to the Dioscoreaceae family and is commonly known as "purple yam" or "ube".

Usage: Dioscorea alata is cultivated for its edible tubers, which are used in various culinary dishes.

Sample Sentence: The purple yam, Dioscorea alata, is a versatile ingredient that can be used in both sweet and savory recipes.

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