jicama

noun

ji·ca·ma ˈhē-kə-mə

: 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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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 One salad is topped with salmon, edamame, diced jicama, mango salsa and sesame seeds. —

Roxana Popescu, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 June 2024 For something spirit-driven, stop by the New York import Apotheke for the botanical cocktails: each is meticulously crafted with organic produce like local kale, concord grapes, and jicama. —

Kyle Beechey, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Feb. 2023 See all Example Sentences for jicama