Singkamas is a Tagalog word.
Singkamas in English is turnip.
Jicama in Tagalog is called "singkamas."
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.
The Tagalog word for water chestnut is "singkamas."
The Tagalog term for yellow turnips is "singkamas."
jícama or Mexican turnip (gabi ng Mehiko) or Mexican potato
Jicama in Tagalog is called "singkamas."
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.
The Tagalog word for water chestnut is "singkamas."
singkamas
The word singkamas(tagalog word) is a type of food that grows beneath the ground.And the English term for 'singkamas' is turnip...
The Tagalog term for yellow turnips is "singkamas."
The scientific name of singkamas is Pachyrhizus erosus.
[...]In the Philippines, Jicama is known locally as singkamas. [...] from: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/J%C3%ADcama
turnips or jicama
jícama or Mexican turnip (gabi ng Mehiko) or Mexican potato
Yes, singkamas has fibrous roots. They are fine and branching root structures that spread out in the soil to help in absorption of water and nutrients.
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.