English Explanatory Dictionary

manioc

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The tropical plant Manihot esculenta, from which tapioca is prepared; cassava, yuca.
  2. Cassava root, eaten as a food.
  3. A food starch prepared from the root.

Pronunciation

/ˈmæ.ni.ɒk/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-manioc.wav /ˈmæ.niˌɑk/ /ˈmeɪ.niˌɑk/

Word forms

manioc maniocs manioca mandioc manihoc manihot

Etymology

From French manioc, through Portuguese mandioca, ultimately from Old Tupi mani'oka. Doublet of manihot.

Synonyms

cassava yuca tapioca
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