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singkamas
/siŋkamas/
 
n.
Pachyrrhizus_erosus
a turnip-like rootstock
Cult. A climbing herbaceous vine with large turnip-shaped roots which is eaten both raw and cooked. The seeds are poisonous, stupefying fish and dogs.
Eng. turnip-like rootstock
Tag. singkamás
Ceb. singkamas
Ilo.: kamás
OCM: Flora (137)
DDP: Grass, herb, vine (1.5.3)
Online dict status: -
Usage level: M

Updated by: RJH,QDL
Last updated: 13/Oct/2009