: an edible starchy tuberous root of a tropical American vine (Pachyrhizus erosus) of the legume family that is eaten raw or cooked
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In an attempt to do a non-political set for the White House Correspondents Association Dinner, Miss Eggy opined on jicama.
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Bethy Squires, Vulture, 6 Apr. 2025
Top romaine with papaya, jicama and cucumber pieces and with rest of dressing.
—Yakir Levy, Oc Register, 2 Apr. 2025
Cherries add a sweet note to this savory salad featuring black beans, jicama and a chili-lime dressing.
—Anna Luisa Rodriguez, Washington Post, 31 July 2024
Un poco de mentha introduces Oaxacan rum and gin that's mellowed with a mint, lime and jicama cordial.
—Felicia Campbell, The Arizona Republic, 29 July 2024
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Bethy Squires, Vulture, 6 Apr. 2025
Top romaine with papaya, jicama and cucumber pieces and with rest of dressing.
—Yakir Levy, Oc Register, 2 Apr. 2025
Cherries add a sweet note to this savory salad featuring black beans, jicama and a chili-lime dressing.
—Anna Luisa Rodriguez, Washington Post, 31 July 2024
Un poco de mentha introduces Oaxacan rum and gin that's mellowed with a mint, lime and jicama cordial.
—Felicia Campbell, The Arizona Republic, 29 July 2024
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“Jicama.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/jicama. Accessed 20 Apr. 2025.
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jicama
noun
ji·ca·ma
ˈhē-kə-mə 
: a starchy root of a tropical American vine related to the pea and eaten raw or cooked
Etymology
Mexican Spanish jícama "a starchy root of a tropical American vine"
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