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jicama

Pronunciation: /ˈhiːkəma/
Definition of jicama

noun

[mass noun]
  • the crisp white-fleshed edible tuber of the yam bean, used especially in Mexican cookery.

Origin:

early 17th century: from Mexican Spanish jícama, from Nahuatl xicama

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