jicama

Noun CEFR B1

ˈhɪ.kə.mə

Definitions

The edible root of the yam bean (Pachyrhizus erosus) used in salads in Central America and as a snack in Mexico.

Equivalents

Españoljícama nabo mexicano pelenga

Françaisjicama pois patate

DeutschYambohne

9 more languages

Suomipikkujamssipapu

Italianopatata messicana

日本語ヒカマ

ភាសាខ្មែរប៉ិកួៈ

Bahasa Melayusengkuang

မြန်မာစိမ်းစားဥ

ไทยมันแกว

Tagalogsingkamas

Tiếng Việtcủ đậu

CEFR level

B1

Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.

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See also

Jicaque jicara Jicarilla jichimu Jichișu de Jos jick

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