NOUN: "the edible starchy tuberous root of various plants (genus Dioscorea of the family Dioscoreaceae) used as a staple food in tropical areas" Crossword Clue

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NOUN: "the edible starchy tuberous root of various plants (genus Dioscorea of the family Dioscoreaceae) used as a staple food in tropical areas" Crossword Answer

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(noun)
1. any of a number of tropical vines of the genus Dioscorea many having edible tuberous roots
2. edible tuber of any of several yams

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

DIOSCOREA (noun)
1. yams
DIOSCOREACEAE (noun)
1. yams

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