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yamp


Meanings
  • A root vegetable commonly found in the Highlands of Scotland and some parts of Europe.

    - "In the Scottish Highlands, yamp is a traditional dish."
    - "The yamp festival in Europe celebrates the harvesting of yamp roots."

Rhymes
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turnip , croup , grouse
Homophones
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  1. yamp (jv) : A root vegetable commonly found in the Highlands of Scotland and some parts of Europe.


Variants
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iamb , iambi , iambic , iambics , iambs , iambus , iambuses
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Etymology
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The word 'yamp' is believed to have originated from the Gaelic language. The Gaelic word for yamp is 'neep' or 'neepit'. The word 'neep' is also used in Scotland to refer to the turnip vegetable.


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  1. Did you know that the word 'yamp' is believed to have originated from the Gaelic language?

  2. Did you know that the yamp festival is an annual event that celebrates the harvesting of yamp roots?

  3. Did you know that yamp is a traditional food in Scottish and European cultures, and is often served with other root vegetables, such as turnips and beets?


Related Concepts
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  1. Root vegetables:


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Yamp is a traditional food in the Scottish Highlands and some parts of Europe. The yamp festival is an annual event that celebrates the harvesting of yamp roots. The festival includes traditional Scottish music, dance performances, and food stalls selling traditional Scottish dishes, including haggis, neeps, and tatties.

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