jicama; yam bean; Mexican turnip
Refers to the plant Pachyrhizus erosus and its edible tuberous root.
Jicama is characterized by its crunchy texture.
Adding jicama to a salad gives it a refreshing taste.
Usually written in katakana; usually written in kana.
Kanji form is rare; the word is usually written in kana.
The name クズイモ literally means 'kudzu potato', likely from the resemblance of its vine to kudzu and its edible root to a potato. The exact origin of the Japanese name is uncertain.