Mandioca (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
- Mandioca has been a staple food source for many indigenous communities in the Amazon region for centuries.
- The local women began to prepare the mandioca for the evening feast, carefully peeling and grating the edible roots.
- Brazilian chefs have created many innovative dishes using mandioca, such as fried or mashed cassava root.
- Cassiri, a traditional Caribbean drink, is made from fermented mandioca and is known for its intoxicating effects.
- Mandioca is a versatile root vegetable that can be boiled, baked, or fried and is a popular ingredient in many Latin American cuisines.