: 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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Sleeper hits include the local green bean salad with jicama and cilantro, street corn, and the goat cheese creme brûlée for dessert.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 May 2026
Pairing this cheesy dip with sturdy Endive leaves, celery, or jicama brings fresh snap and taste to the table.
—Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 1 May 2026
Jonathan: Smoked swordfish with dehydrated strawberries, jicama and mandarin salsa, mizuna leaves, and lime meringue sticks.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 7 Apr. 2026
Raw Veggies Instead of: Chips and other crunchy snacks
Vegetables like carrots, celery, cucumbers, and jicama can help satisfy the urge for something crunchy at snack time.
—Cory Martin, Verywell Health, 16 Mar. 2026
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 May 2026
Pairing this cheesy dip with sturdy Endive leaves, celery, or jicama brings fresh snap and taste to the table.
—Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 1 May 2026
Jonathan: Smoked swordfish with dehydrated strawberries, jicama and mandarin salsa, mizuna leaves, and lime meringue sticks.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 7 Apr. 2026
Raw Veggies Instead of: Chips and other crunchy snacks
Vegetables like carrots, celery, cucumbers, and jicama can help satisfy the urge for something crunchy at snack time.
—Cory Martin, Verywell Health, 16 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for jicama
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“Jicama.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/jicama. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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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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