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What is greater yam in marathi?

The species Dioscorea alata L. is known by the common name Greater yam in English.

Dioscorea alata L.

Also known as purple yam, Dioscorea alata L. is a tuberous root vegetable of the yam family native to Southeast Asia. The tubers are formed in bright colours and are use as food flavouring and in a variety of desserts, pastries, etc.

In Marathi, Greater yam (Dioscorea alata L.) is known by Chipari-aalu, Goradu, Goradu, Khanphal, or Pin daalu.

He who would enjoy the fruit must not spoil the blossoms.
—Gaelic proverb