Yamlike

adj

adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Resembling or characteristic of a yam.

    "A translucent, gelatinous cake made from the starch of a yamlike tuber known as devil's tongue."

Example

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"A translucent, gelatinous cake made from the starch of a yamlike tuber known as devil's tongue."

Etymology

From yam + -like.

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