| 释义 |
jicama, n. Chiefly U.S.|ˈhiːkəmə|
Also 7 xiquima.
[Mexican Sp. jícama, ad. Nahuatl xicama.]
The white, fleshy tuberous root of the yam bean as a vegetable that is eaten raw or cooked, esp. in salads. Also, the plant itself, a tropical leguminous vine, Pachyrhizus erosus, cultivated esp. in Central America.
1604E. Grimstone tr. J. d'Acosta's Hist. Indies IV. xviii. 260 There is Ocas, Yanococas, Camotes, Vatas, Xiquimas,..and an infinite number of other kindes [of roots]. [1884F. A. Ober Mexican Resources 9 (table) The fruits of Mexico... Mexican name. Jícama... English. Farinaceous root.] 1909in Cent. Dict. Suppl. 1977C. McFadden Serial iii. 13/2 Poking kumquats and wondering if Harvey would eat jicama, Kate ran down the list of men she knew. 1983M. Yamaguchi World Vegetables xiv. 164 Jicama can be found wild in Mexico and northern Central America. 1988Independent 15 Aug. 24/2 Warm lobster taco with..jicama salad. 1991Sun (Baltimore) 18 Aug. g4/4 Perhaps some chopped red bell peppers and jicama with salsa while she's fixing dinner. |