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cassava

 

[ kษ™หˆsรฆvษ™ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

food source

Cassava, also known as yuca or manioc, is a starchy root vegetable native to South America. It is a major source of carbohydrates for many tropical regions and is often processed into flour or tapioca. Rich in calories but lacking in protein and essential vitamins, cassava must be prepared properly to remove toxic compounds. It is commonly used in various dishes, including cassava fries, tapioca pudding, and fufu. The versatility and high yield of cassava make it an important crop in tropical agriculture.

Synonyms

bitter cassava, manioc, yuca

Examples of usage

  • I made delicious cassava fries for dinner.
  • The boba tea uses tapioca pearls made from cassava.
  • Cassava is a staple food in many African countries.

Translations

Translations of the word "cassava" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น mandioca

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เคธเคพเคตเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Maniok

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ singkong

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะผะฐะฝั–ะพะบ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ maniok

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ญใƒฃใƒƒใ‚ตใƒ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท manioc

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ yuca

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท tapioka

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์นด์‚ฌ๋ฐ”

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูƒุณุงูุง

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ maniok

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ maniok

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆœจ่–ฏ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ manioka

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ maniok

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะผะฐะฝะธะพะบ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ™แƒแƒกแƒแƒ•แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ maniok

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ yuca

Word origin

The word 'cassava' originates from the Tupi-Guarani word 'ka'sawa', which refers to the plant that produces the tuber. It was incorporated into English in the 16th century as a result of European exploration and colonization in the Americas. The plant itself was important to indigenous peoples of South America and the Caribbean, who cultivated it as a vital food source. Cassava spread throughout Africa and Asia, where it became a staple crop due to its resilience and ability to grow in poor soil. Over the years, cassava has garnered attention not only for its nutritional value but also for its potential in biofuel production and other industrial applications.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #18,924, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.