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Cassava (Noun)

A starch made by leaching and drying the root of the cassava plant; the source of tapioca; a staple food in the tropics.

Nouns denoting substances.

Cassava root eaten as a staple food after drying and leaching; source of tapioca.

Nouns denoting plants.

Cassava is a staple food in many tropical countries, where it is eaten boiled, mashed, or fried after drying and leaching to remove its toxic compounds.
In some parts of Africa, cassava is dried and ground into a flour that can be used to make a variety of dishes, including bread and porridge.
Cassava root is a good source of carbohydrates, but it is low in protein and other essential nutrients, making it a less desirable food source in some parts of the world.
The cassava plant is widely cultivated in Asia, where its root is used to make tapioca, a popular ingredient in desserts and drinks.
In Brazil, cassava is known as "mandioca" and is a common ingredient in many traditional dishes, including a popular fried snack called "tapioca frita".

Any of several plants of the genus Manihot having fleshy roots yielding a nutritious starch.

Nouns denoting plants.