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Definition of Potato bean
1. Noun. Twining plant of Amazon basin having large edible roots.
Exact synonyms: Pachyrhizus Tuberosus, Yam Bean
Group relationships: Genus Pachyrhizus, Pachyrhizus
Generic synonyms: Vine
Group relationships: Genus Pachyrhizus, Pachyrhizus
Generic synonyms: Vine
2. Noun. A North American vine with fragrant blossoms and edible tubers; important food crop of Native Americans.
Exact synonyms: Apios Americana, Apios Tuberosa, Groundnut, Groundnut Vine, Indian Potato, Wild Bean
Terms within: Groundnut, Wild Bean
Group relationships: Apios, Genus Apios
Generic synonyms: Vine
Terms within: Groundnut, Wild Bean
Group relationships: Apios, Genus Apios
Generic synonyms: Vine
3. Noun. Nutlike tuber; important food of Native Americans.
Exact synonyms: Groundnut, Wild Bean
Group relationships: Apios Americana, Apios Tuberosa, Groundnut, Groundnut Vine, Indian Potato, Wild Bean
Generic synonyms: Tuber
Group relationships: Apios Americana, Apios Tuberosa, Groundnut, Groundnut Vine, Indian Potato, Wild Bean
Generic synonyms: Tuber