[...]In the Philippines, Jicama is known locally as singkamas. [...] from: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/J%C3%ADcama
The word singkamas(tagalog word) is a type of food that grows beneath the ground.And the English term for 'singkamas' is turnip...
turnips or jicama
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Singkamas is a Tagalog word. Singkamas in English is turnip.
The word singkamas(tagalog word) is a type of food that grows beneath the ground.And the English term for 'singkamas' is turnip...
turnips or jicama
jícama or Mexican turnip (gabi ng Mehiko) or Mexican potato
Singkamas is a Tagalog equivalent of the English word "turnip." The singular form transforms into the plural by preceding the noun with the plural marker mga, as in mga singkamas. The pronunciation will be "seeng-ka-MAS" in Tagalog.
Jicama in Tagalog is called "singkamas."
The scientific name of singkamas is Pachyrhizus erosus.
singkamas
The Filipino name for turnip is "singkamas." It is a root vegetable commonly used in Filipino cuisine as a fresh, crunchy snack or as an ingredient in salads and stews.
The Tagalog word for water chestnut is "singkamas."
Ang singkamas ay namumunga sa pamamagitan ng pagbubunga ng bulaklak nito na nagiging bunga kapag nabigyan ng tamang kondisyon sa pagpapalahi at pag-aalaga. Matapos ang pagbubunga, nagiging lasa ang bunga ng singkamas kapag hinog na ito at handang pinitasin para lamang makain.
Singkamas is a good source of vitamin C, which supports the immune system and helps with collagen production. It also contains small amounts of B vitamins like niacin (B3) and thiamine (B1), which are important for energy production and overall health.