Definitions for jicamaˈhi kə mə, ˈhɪk ə-

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Random House Webster's College Dictionary

ji•ca•maˈhi kə mə, ˈhɪk ə-(n.)(pl.)-mas.

  1. the large tuberous root of a tropical American twining plant, Exogonium bracteotum, of the legume family, eaten raw or cooked.

    Category: Plants, Cooking

  2. the plant itself.

    Category: Plants

Origin of jicama:

1900–05; < MexSp jícama < Nahuatl xīcama, xīcamatl

Wiktionary

  1. jicama(Noun)

    The edible root of the yam bean, , used in salads in Central America.

  2. Origin: From Mexican jícama, from xicama.


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