manioc
Manioc (cassava root)
Meaning
Noun
- The tropical plant Manihot esculenta, from which cassava and tapioca are prepared.
- Cassava root, eaten as a food.
- A food starch prepared from the root.
Related
Similar words
Origin
- From Middle French manioc and Spanish mandioca, ultimately from Old Tupi manioka.
Modern English dictionary
Explore and search massive catalog of over 900,000 word meanings.
Word of the Day
Get a curated memorable word every day.
Challenge yourself
Level up your vocabulary by setting personal goals.
And much more
Try out Vedaist now.