(man-i-oc) 3 syllables

Definition

noun. 1 any of several tropical American plants belonging to the genus Manihot of the spurge family; 2 a nutritious starch from the roots the source of tapioca

Example Sentence

Indians of the forest grew manioc which had large edible roots.

Synonyms

cassava; cassava starch; tropical plant

Antonyms

water

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Rhymes

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