Yams
Yams (== Template:IPA
The Template:IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) is a system of phonetic notation based primarily on the Latin alphabet. It was devised by the International Phonetic Association in the late 19th century as a standardized representation of the sounds of spoken language.
Pronunciation
The pronunciation of the term "IPA" is /aɪ piː eɪ/ in English.
Etymology
The term "IPA" is an acronym for the International Phonetic Alphabet. The International Phonetic Association, founded in 1886, created the IPA to provide a single, universal system for the transcription of spoken language.
Related Terms
- Phonetic notation: A system used to visually represent the sounds of speech. The IPA is one type of phonetic notation.
- Phonetics: The study of the physical sounds of human speech. It is concerned with the physical properties of speech sounds (phonemes), and the processes of their physiological production, auditory reception, and neurophysiological perception.
- Phonology: The study of the way sounds function within a particular language or languages. While phonetics concerns the physical production, acoustic transmission and perception of the sounds of speech, phonology describes the way sounds function within a particular language or languages.
- Transcription (linguistics): The systematic representation of spoken language in written form. The source of the words transcribe and transcription, the term means "to write across" in Latin, and it's the process of converting spoken language into written form. In linguistics, this is often done using the IPA.
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Yams are a type of tuberous crop that is part of the genus Dioscorea. They are native to Africa and Asia, and are known for their high nutritional value and versatility in cooking.
Etymology
The word "yam" comes from the Portuguese word inhame or nyami, which means "to eat". It was first used in English in the 1580s.
Description
Yams are long, cylindrical tubers that can grow up to 1.5 meters in length. They have a rough, brown skin and a starchy, white or yellow flesh. There are over 600 varieties of yams, with the most common types being the white yam (Dioscorea rotundata), the yellow yam (Dioscorea cayenensis), and the water yam (Dioscorea alata).
Nutritional Value
Yams are a good source of Vitamin C, Potassium, and Dietary Fiber. They also contain small amounts of Vitamin B6, Manganese, and Protein.
Culinary Uses
Yams are a staple food in many parts of the world, particularly in Africa, the Caribbean, and Asia. They can be boiled, fried, roasted, or used in soups and stews. In some cultures, yams are also used to make a type of dough called Fufu.
Medicinal Uses
In traditional medicine, yams are used to treat a variety of ailments, including stomach problems, respiratory issues, and skin conditions. Some species of yams, such as the wild yam (Dioscorea villosa), are also used in the production of Hormone Replacement Therapies.
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External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Yams
- Wikipedia's article - Yams
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Languages: - East Asian
中文,
日本,
한국어,
South Asian
हिन्दी,
Urdu,
বাংলা,
తెలుగు,
தமிழ்,
ಕನ್ನಡ,
Southeast Asian
Indonesian,
Vietnamese,
Thai,
မြန်မာဘာသာ,
European
español,
Deutsch,
français,
русский,
português do Brasil,
Italian,
polski