What is another word for dioscorea?

Pronunciation: [dɪˌɒskɔːɹˈi͡ə] (IPA)

Dioscorea is a genus of over six hundred species of flowering plants in the family Dioscoreaceae. Synonyms for Dioscorea include yam, nyimo, water yam, and African yam. These plants are native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world and have been utilized for centuries for their edible tubers, which are a valuable source of dietary carbohydrates. Dioscorea is a highly important crop in many African, Asian, and South American countries, where it is cultivated and consumed in a variety of traditional dishes. The use of Dioscorea extends beyond culinary applications, with certain species having medicinal properties and being utilized in traditional medicine.

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What are the hypernyms for Dioscorea?

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What are the hyponyms for Dioscorea?

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What are the holonyms for Dioscorea?

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Usage examples for Dioscorea

The Warran in a species of dioscorea, a sort of yam like the sweet potato.
"Journals Of Two Expeditions Of Discovery In North-West And Western Australia, Vol. 2 (of 2)"
George Grey

Related words: dioscorea genus, dioscorea bush, dioscorea elephantipes, dioscorea trifida, dioscorea alata, dioscorea hispida

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