ñame

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English

Noun

ñame (plural ñames)

  1. Synonym of name (yam)

Anagrams

Spanish

Ñames.

Etymology

Probably from Wolof ñàmbi (cassava) or a related word. Compare Portuguese inhame.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈɲame/
  • Audio (Spain):(file)
  • Rhymes: -ame
  • Syllabification: ña‧me

Noun

ñame m (plural ñames)

  1. yam

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