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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD JICAMA

From Mexican Spanish jícama, from Nahuatl xicama.
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PRONUNCIATION OF JICAMA

jicama  [dʒɪˈkɑːmə] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF JICAMA

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preposition
conjunction
determiner
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Jicama is a noun.
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WHAT DOES JICAMA MEAN IN ENGLISH?

jicama

Pachyrhizus erosus

Pachyrhizus erosus, commonly known as jicama (/ˈhɪkəmə/; Spanish jícama (help·info); from Nahuatl xicamatl, ), Mexican yam, or Mexican turnip, is the name of a native Mexican vine, although the name most commonly refers to the plant's edible tuberous root. Jícama is a species in the genus Pachyrhizus in the bean family (Fabaceae). Plants in this genus are commonly referred to as yam bean, although the term "yam bean" can be another name for jícama. The other major species of yam beans are also indigenous within the Americas. Flowers, either blue or white, and pods similar to lima beans, are produced on fully developed plants. Several species of jicama occur, but the one found in markets is Pachyrrizus erosus. The two cultivated forms of P. erosus are jicama de agua and jicama de leche. The latter has an elongated root and milky juice. The agua form has a top-shaped to oblate root, a translucent juice, and is the preferred form for market.

Definition of jicama in the English dictionary

The definition of jicama in the dictionary is a pale brown turnip with crisp sweet flesh, originating in Mexico.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH JICAMA


armor
ˈɑːmə
armour
ˈɑːmə
cama
ˈkɑːmə
drama
ˈdrɑːmə
farmer
ˈfɑːmə
Gama
ˈɡɑːmə
kaama
ˈkɑːmə
karma
ˈkɑːmə
Khama
ˈkɑːmə
lama
ˈlɑːmə
llama
ˈlɑːmə
mamma
ˈmɑːmə
Nama
ˈnɑːmə
Obama
əʊˈbɑːmə
palmer
ˈpɑːmə
panorama
ˌpænəˈrɑːmə
pharma
ˈfɑːmə
Rama
ˈrɑːmə
sitkamer
ˈsɪtˌkɑːmə
voorkamer
ˈfʊəˌkɑːmə

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE JICAMA

jib
jib boom
jib-headed
jibb
jibbed
jibbing
jibbons
jibe
Jibouti
Jibuti
jickajog
jickajogging
JICTAR
Jidda
Jiddah
jiff
jiffies
jiffy
Jiffy bag
jig

WORDS THAT END LIKE JICAMA

agama
Alabama
Da Gama
Dalai Lama
diorama
grama
Hama
Kama
mama
Manama
melodrama
Okayama
pajama
Panama
pyjama
sama
shama
Toyama
ulama
Vasco da Gama

Synonyms and antonyms of jicama in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «jicama» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF JICAMA

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The translations of jicama from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «jicama» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

豆薯
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

jícama
570 millions of speakers

English

jicama
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

jicama
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

jicama
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

Джикама
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

brócolis
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

jicama
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

jicama
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Jicama
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

jicama
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

クズイモ
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

jicama
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Jicama
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

jicama
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

jicama
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

जिकबा
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

jicama
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

jicama
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

jicama
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

Джікама
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

jicama
30 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Greek

jicama
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

Jicama
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

jicama
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

jicama
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of jicama

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «JICAMA»

The term «jicama» is quite widely used and occupies the 24.932 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «JICAMA» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about jicama

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «JICAMA»

Discover the use of jicama in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to jicama and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Specialty and Minor Crops Handbook
Jicama (pronounced "hee-ca-ma") is a tropical legume that produces an edible fleshy taproot. It is native to Mexico and northern Central America, and is widely cultivated there and in Southeast Asia. The plant is a vigorous spreading prostrate ...
Claudia Myers, 1998
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The Encyclopedia of Healing Foods
From its native Mexico, where it is sometimes called bejuco blanco, meaning “ white vine,” jicama has re- cently been brought, along with Mexican cuisine,to the southwestern United States. Jicama is now being grown on a small scale in the ...
Michael T. Murray, Joseph E. Pizzorno, 2005
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Foods & Nutrition Encyclopedia, Two Volume Set
Jicama is a member of the morning glory family (Convolvulaceae), and is related to the sweet potato. (It is noteworthy that Mexicans sometimes apply the name jicama to other edible tubers such as those of the dahlia and the yam bean.) Fig.
Marion Eugene Ensminger, Audrey H. Ensminger, 1993
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The 150 Healthiest Foods on Earth: The Surprising, Unbiased ...
Jicama Okay, I admit it—I had never even heard of jicama until it showed up on my friend Dr. Ann Louise Gittleman's top ten list (see page 72). Coincidentally, the next day I was in Whole Foods, where they had sliced fresh jicama in a package ...
Jonny Bowden, 2007
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Rawsome!
Jicama (Pachyrhizus erosus, P. tuberosus)— Fabaceae (Pea) Family The root vegetable jicama (pronounced "HEE-ka-ma") has a flavor similar to that of water chestnut, and many restaurants use it as a less-expensive substitute. Jicama is rich ...
Brigitte Mars, 2004
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Exotic Foods: A Kitchen and Garden Guide
To be safe, all jicama bean pods should not be eaten and should be kept away from children and pets who could chew on them! The flesh of the tuber is white and mostly carbohydrate. The juice is either watery or milky, with the Jicama de ...
Marian Van Atta, 2002
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Vegetarian Planet: 350 Big-Flavor Recipes for Out-of-This ...
Looking like a beige, slightly flattened, grapefruit- sized Hersbey 's Kiss, jicama can be eaten either raw or cooked Although jicama is sometimes called the Mexican potato, it does not have the potato's long shelf life, but lasts for about a week ...
Didi Emmons, 1997
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Farmer's Almanac
Jicama Salsa 2 cups diced raw jicama 1 green bell pepper, seeded and chopped 1⁄2 medium mild onion, diced 1 cup diced cucumber 1⁄4 cup olive oil 2 tbsp. red wine vinegar 1⁄2 tsp. oregano Salt and pepper to taste Combine jicama, green ...
Peter Geiger, Ray Geiger, Sondra Duncan, 1999
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Encyclopedia of American Indian Contributions to the World: ...
148 JICAMA Northrop, Stuart A. Turquoise and Spanish Mines in New Mexico. Albuquerque: University of New Mexico Press, 1975. jicama (yam bean, Mexican potato,Pachyrrhizua erosus) (precontact) Mesoamerican culture Jicama, also ...
Emory Dean Keoke, Kay Marie Porterfield, 2009
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Vegetable Growing Handbook
JICAMA. Jicama (pronounced hee-kah-mah) (Pachyrhizus erosus), or Yam bean, is native to Mexico and Central America. It is related to peas and beans. Plant Characteristics. Jicama is a large vining plant that grows 15-25 feet in length, and  ...
W.E. Splittstoesser, 1990

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «JICAMA»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term jicama is used in the context of the following news items.
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Pack pickled peppers and other fun foods for your picnic | Las Vegas …
Because of the "fantastic" corn available at this time of year, he makes a jicama, corn and black bean salad with a lime vinaigrette and cilantro, ... «Las Vegas Review-Journal, Jul 15»
2
Singaporeans in their element - The Nation
The filling is mainly turnip and jicama stir-fried with bean sprouts, garlic, fishmeal, mashed beans and Chinese sausage. It's served with chilli ... «The Nation, Jul 15»
3
Vietnamese fresh rolls bewitch international travelers - News …
It's a refreshing crunchy rice paper rolls filled with jicama, eggs, chinese sausages, peanuts, herbs and lettuce, and served with hoisin, chili and ... «VietNamNet Bridge, Jul 15»
4
A Dozen Cheap Eats Classics: Tacos, Mofongo, Satays, and More
On a recent revisit, the rojak salad of jicama and pineapple came with taco chips instead of shrimp chips: Now that's progress! 82-18 45th Ave, ... «Eater NY, Jul 15»
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Shut up about your diet and stuff your mouth with a doughnut …
Jicama serves up a Sweet and Salty Pork Doughnut Slider, but don't worry, a paper umbrella holding all the pig-soaked doughnut-goodness ... «amNY, Jul 15»
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These Vegan Chicharrones Converted Carnivorous Chef Tracy …
... micro sorrel, radish, and jicama, which keeps it bright and adds some crunch. Then there's pickled-pineapple hot sauce, which adds heat and ... «Village Voice, Jul 15»
7
Joe's Nuevo Latino, What's New at Maui's Newest Restaurant …
The menu has other treasures as well, dishes that employ plantain, cotija, poblano, chayote, masa, jicama, chimichurri, huancaina and Oaxaca. «MauiTime Weekly, Jul 15»
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Pepita Cantina to Open in Ballston July 30 | ARLnow.com
... including ceviche, Mexican-style corn on the cob, house-made salsas and guacamole, a salad of watermelon, jicama and cucumber, and a ... «ARL now, Jul 15»
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Pepita Cantina to Open in Ballston July 30
... including ceviche, Mexican-style corn on the cob, house-made salsas and guacamole, a salad of watermelon, jicama and cucumber, and a ... «ARL now, Jul 15»
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First Bite: Tapas 51 in Fort Mill
... confit) to a simple plate of North Carolina greens with crunchy pumpkin seeds, perfect strawberries and lengths of glossed-with-spice jicama. «Charlotte Observer, Jul 15»

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