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Meaning of dioscorea

Wordnet

dioscorea (n)

yams

Webster

dioscorea (n.)

A genus of plants. See Yam.

dioscorea Sentence Examples

1. Dioscorea is a genus of flowering plants in the family Dioscoreaceae.
2. Dioscorea species are commonly known as yams.
3. Dioscorea yams have long, cylindrical tubers that are used as food.
4. Dioscorea is native to tropical regions of Africa, Asia, and America.
5. The Dioscorea bulbifera is a species of yam that is native to Africa.
6. Dioscorea alata is a species of yam that is native to Southeast Asia.
7. Dioscorea polystachya is a species of yam that is native to West Africa.
8. Dioscorea oppositifolia is a species of yam that is native to Central America.
9. Dioscorea trifida is a species of yam that is native to North America.
10. Dioscorea macabre is a species of yam that is native to Australia.

FAQs About the word dioscorea

What is the meaning of the word dioscorea

yamsA genus of plants. See Yam.

What are the synonyms of the word dioscorea

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What are the antonyms of the word dioscorea

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What is the usage of word dioscorea

Dioscorea is a genus of flowering plants in the family Dioscoreaceae.

Dioscorea species are commonly known as yams.

How to use the word dioscorea in a sentence?

Dioscorea yams have long, cylindrical tubers that are used as food.

Dioscorea is native to tropical regions of Africa, Asia, and America.