Gari (Noun)
Meaning
Cassava with long tuberous edible roots and soft brittle stems; used especially to make cassiri (an intoxicating drink) and tapioca.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The indigenous people of the region have been cultivating gari for centuries to make cassiri, a traditional intoxicating drink.
- Gari is a staple crop in many tropical countries, where its edible roots are boiled, mashed, or fried.
- The soft brittle stems of the gari plant are often used to make a sweet, starchy flour.
- In some parts of South America, gari is used to make tapioca, a popular dessert made from the plant's starchy roots.
- Gari is a versatile crop that can be used to make a variety of products, including cassiri, tapioca, and even animal feed.