jicama in Malay
sengkuang
/ˈhɪ.kə.mə/
jicama in Malay: sengkuang. In English, jicama means the edible root of the yam bean (Pachyrhizus erosus) used in salads in Central America and as a snack in Mexico.
Malay words for jicama
- the edible root of the yam bean
- sengkuang
English meaning of jicama
- noun The edible root of the yam bean (Pachyrhizus erosus) used in salads in Central America and as a snack in Mexico.
Synonyms of jicama
jicama in other languages
Questions about jicama in Malay
- What is the meaning of jicama in Malay?
- Jicama in Malay is sengkuang.
- Apakah maksud jicama dalam bahasa Melayu?
- Jicama: sengkuang.
- What does jicama mean in English?
- Jicama means the edible root of the yam bean (Pachyrhizus erosus) used in salads in Central America and as a snack in Mexico.
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