Dioscorea: meaning, definitions and examples

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Dioscorea

 

[ daษชษ™หˆskษ”หrษชษ™ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

botany

A genus of perennial climbing vines in the family Dioscoreaceae, native to tropical and subtropical regions. The plants produce edible tubers which are an important food source in many countries.

Synonyms

yam vine.

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Word Description / Examples
Dioscorea

Scientific or botanical contexts, usually used in academic or formal texts.

  • The Dioscorea genus encompasses a variety of yam species
  • Researchers studied the medicinal properties of Dioscorea plants
yam vine

Gardening or agricultural discussions, focusing on the plant as a whole rather than just the tuber.

  • The yam vine needs ample sunlight and water to thrive
  • Farmers often train yam vines to grow on trellises

Examples of usage

  • Dioscorea species are commonly cultivated for their starchy tubers.
  • The tubers of Dioscorea can be used in various culinary dishes.

Translations

Translations of the word "Dioscorea" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น Dioscorea

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคกเคพเคฏเฅ‹เคธเฅเค•เฅ‹เคฐเคฟเคฏเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Yamswurzel

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ Ubi

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะดั–ะพัะบะพั€ะตั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ pochrzyn

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ‡ใ‚ฃใ‚ชใ‚นใ‚ณใƒฌใ‚ข

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท igname

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ รฑame

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท Yam

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋งˆ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฏูŠูˆุณูƒูˆุฑูŠุง

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ jam

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ jam

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่–ฏ่“ฃ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Dioscorea

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ Dioscorea

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Dioscorea

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ“แƒ˜แƒแƒกแƒ™แƒแƒ แƒ”แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Dioscorea

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ รฑame

Etymology

The genus Dioscorea is named after the ancient Greek physician and botanist Dioscorides. These plants have been cultivated for centuries for their edible tubers, which are an important source of nutrition in many cultures around the world. Dioscorea species have also been used in traditional medicine for their various health benefits. The history of Dioscorea intertwines with human agriculture and dietary practices, showcasing the significance of these plants in human history.