: 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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The menu includes an Acapulco-style seafood cocktail, handmade guacamole, jalapeno, jicama and carrot slaw, beef and chicken fajitas, refried black beans and ice cream sundaes with Mexican chocolate sauce.
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Stacey Zable, USA Today, 24 Oct. 2025
Pairing this cheesy dip with sturdy Endive leaves, celery, or jicama brings fresh snap and taste to the table.
—Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 24 Aug. 2025
Just like tajín, chamoy makes a delicious accent for watermelon, jicama and cucumber spears.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, Denver Post, 19 Aug. 2025
Craft Culinary Concepts Craft Culinary Concepts, the main food vendor for State Farm Stadium, has prepared the following new items for the 2025 season:
Sonoran Style fruit cup comprising mango, watermelon, pineapple, jicama and cucumber topped with lime, Chamoy and Tajin.
—Endia Fontanez, AZCentral.com, 6 Aug. 2025
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Stacey Zable, USA Today, 24 Oct. 2025
Pairing this cheesy dip with sturdy Endive leaves, celery, or jicama brings fresh snap and taste to the table.
—Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 24 Aug. 2025
Just like tajín, chamoy makes a delicious accent for watermelon, jicama and cucumber spears.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, Denver Post, 19 Aug. 2025
Craft Culinary Concepts Craft Culinary Concepts, the main food vendor for State Farm Stadium, has prepared the following new items for the 2025 season:
Sonoran Style fruit cup comprising mango, watermelon, pineapple, jicama and cucumber topped with lime, Chamoy and Tajin.
—Endia Fontanez, AZCentral.com, 6 Aug. 2025
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“Jicama.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/jicama. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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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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