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 Dioscorea alata Dioscorea alata /ˌdaɪəˈskɔriə əˈlɑːtə/

noun

  1. Grown in Australasia and Polynesia for its large root with fine edible white flesh  ( Dioscorea alata , water yam , white yam )
    grown in Australasia and Polynesia for its large root with fine edible white flesh


 tenderloin tenderloin /ˈtɛndɝˌlɔɪn/

noun

  1. The tender meat of the loin muscle on each side of the vertebral column  ( tenderloin , undercut )
    the tender meat of the loin muscle on each side of the vertebral column
  2. [ N. American] A city district known for its vice and high crime rate  ( combat zone , tenderloin [ N. American] )
    a city district known for its vice and high crime rate


 arrow arrow /ˈɛroʊ/

noun

  1. () A mark to indicate a direction or relation  ( pointer , arrow )
    a mark to indicate a direction or relation
  2. () A projectile with a straight thin shaft and an arrowhead on one end and stabilizing vanes on the other; intended to be shot from a bow  ( arrow )
    a projectile with a straight thin shaft and an arrowhead on one end and stabilizing vanes on the other; intended to be shot from a bow
     The arrow soared through the air, hitting the target with a satisfying thud
    The arrow soared through the air, hitting the target with a satisfying thud


 polyhedron polyhedron /ˌpɑːˌliːˈhiːdrən/

noun

  1. A solid figure bounded by plane polygons or faces  ( polyhedron )
    a solid figure bounded by plane polygons or faces
     The geometry students built a polyhedron using cardboard and glue.
    The geometry students built a polyhedron using cardboard and glue.