jicama

See also: jícama

English

Etymology

From Mexican Spanish jícama, from Nahuatl xīcama.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈhɪ.kə.mə/, /ˈhiː.kə.mə/

Noun

jicama (plural jicamas)

  1. The edible root of the yam bean, Pachyrhizus erosus, used in salads in Central America and as a snack in Mexico.

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