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

Examples of jicama in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Share a platter of spicy Diablo Shrimp with a jicama-apple slaw or Lobster Hush Puppies with chipotle tartar sauce. — Katie Strasberg Rousso, Southern Living, 15 Oct. 2026

Raw Raw watermelon rinds have a crisp texture similar to jicama. — Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 10 Sep. 2026

Less common vegetables, such as jicama and okra, have even higher amounts of fiber. — Joy Emeh, Health, 3 June 2026

In our version, corn is charred, then the kernels are cut off and combined with jicama, chiles, cilantro, oil, cheese, and lime juice. — Victoria Spencer, Martha Stewart, 22 May 2026

Word History

Etymology

Mexican Spanish jícama, from Nahuatl xīcamatl

First Known Use

1602, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for jicama

• agama
• bahama
• pajama
• ulama
• brahma
• chama
• comma
• dama
• drama
• gama
• lama
• llama

Kids Definition

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"