HyperDic: sweet_potato

English > 3 senses of the expression sweet potato:
NOUNplantsweet potato, sweet potato vine, Ipomoea batataspantropical vine widely cultivated in several varieties for its large sweet tuberous root with orange flesh
foodsweet potatothe edible tuberous root of the sweet potato vine which is grown widely in warm regions of the United States
artifactsweet potato, ocarinaegg-shaped terra cotta wind instrument with a mouthpiece and finger holes
English > sweet potato: 3 senses > noun 1, plant
Meaningpantropical vine widely cultivated in several varieties for its large sweet tuberous root with orange flesh.
Synonymssweet potato vine, Ipomoea batatas
Partssweet potatoThe edible tuberous root of the sweet potato vine which is grown widely in warm regions of the United States
Broadermorning gloryAny of various twining vines having funnel-shaped flowers that close late in the day
Spanishbatata
Catalanbatata, moniato
English > sweet potato: 3 senses > noun 2, food
MeaningThe edible tuberous root of the sweet potato vine which is grown widely in warm regions of the United States.
Part ofsweet potato, sweet potato vine, Ipomoea batataspantropical vine widely cultivated in several varieties for its large sweet tuberous root with orange flesh
Narroweryamsweet potato with deep orange flesh that remains moist when baked
Broaderroot vegetableAny of various fleshy edible underground roots or tubers
Spanishbatata, boniato, camote, chaco, moniato
Catalanbatata, boniato, moniato
English > sweet potato: 3 senses > noun 3, artifact
Meaningegg-shaped terra cotta wind instrument with a mouthpiece and finger holes.
Synonymocarina
Broaderwind instrument, windA musical instrument in which the sound is produced by an enclosed column of air that is moved by the breath
Spanishocarina
Catalanocarina

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