Cassava
/kəˈsɑːvə/
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Definition
(noun) Manioc (Manihot esculenta), a tropical plant which is the source of tapioca.
Sentence Examples
Nigeria is the world's largest producer of cassava.
Cassava is a drought-tolerant crop and consequently a major staple food for millions of people.
CEFR Practice Quiz
____ is a root vegetable that is a staple food in many tropical lands.