noun
- a large edible root vegetable with brown skin and white crisp flesh, native to Mexico
Examples
- The jicama was sliced thin and served with lime and chili powder.
- She added julienned jicama to the salad for extra crunch.
- Jicama has a mild, slightly sweet flavor and crisp texture.
- The market vendor recommended trying the fresh jicama with salt.
- Raw jicama makes a healthy, low-calorie snack.
- The recipe called for two cups of diced jicama.