Definitions for manioc
ˈmæn iˌɒk, ˈmeɪ ni-man·ioc

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. cassava, cassava starch, manioc, maniocanoun

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

2. cassava, maniocnoun

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

3. bitter cassava, manioc, mandioc, mandioca, tapioca plant, gari, Manihot esculenta, Manihot utilissimanoun

   cassava with long tuberous edible roots and soft brittle stems; used especially to make cassiri (an intoxicating drink) and tapioca

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. maniocnoun

   The tropical plant, Manihot esculenta, from which cassava and tapioca are prepared.

2. maniocnoun

   Cassava root, eaten as a food.

3. maniocnoun

   A food starch prepared from the root.

4. Etymology: From manioc and mandioca, ultimately from manioka.

WikipediaRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. manioc

   Manihot esculenta, commonly called cassava (), manioc, or yuca (among numerous regional names), is a woody shrub of the spurge family, Euphorbiaceae, native to South America. Although a perennial plant, cassava is extensively cultivated as an annual crop in tropical and subtropical regions for its edible starchy tuberous root, a major source of carbohydrates. Though it is often called yuca in parts of Spanish America and in the United States, it is not related to yucca, a shrub in the family Asparagaceae. Cassava is predominantly consumed in boiled form, but substantial quantities are used to extract cassava starch, called tapioca, which is used for food, animal feed, and industrial purposes. The Brazilian farinha, and the related garri of West Africa, is an edible coarse flour obtained by grating cassava roots, pressing moisture off the obtained grated pulp, and finally drying it (and roasting both in the case of farinha and garri). Cassava is the third-largest source of food carbohydrates in the tropics, after rice and maize. Cassava is a major staple food in the developing world, providing a basic diet for over half a billion people. It is one of the most drought-tolerant crops, capable of growing on marginal soils. Nigeria is the world's largest producer of cassava, while Thailand is the largest exporter of cassava starch. Cassava is classified as either sweet or bitter. Like other roots and tubers, both bitter and sweet varieties of cassava contain antinutritional factors and toxins, with the bitter varieties containing much larger amounts. It must be properly prepared before consumption, as improper preparation of cassava can leave enough residual cyanide to cause acute cyanide intoxication, goiter, ataxia, partial paralysis, or death. The more toxic varieties of cassava have been used in some places as famine food during times of food insecurity. Farmers often prefer the bitter varieties because they deter pests, animals, and thieves.

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1. manioc

   Manioc, also known as cassava, is a woody shrub native to South America. It is extensively cultivated in tropical and subtropical regions for its edible starchy tuberous root, which is a major source of carbohydrates. The manioc plant is drought-tolerant and can be grown in poor soils. Its root is commonly consumed boiled, baked, or made into flour. However, it must be properly prepared before consumption as it contains toxic compounds that can release cyanide.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Maniocnoun

   the tropical plants (Manihot utilissima, and M. Aipi), from which cassava and tapioca are prepared; also, cassava

2. Etymology: [Pg. mandioca, fr. Braz.]

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Manioc

   mā′ni-ok, n. a tropical plant from which cassava and tapioca are obtained.—Also written Man′dioc, Mā′nihoc, Mā′nihot. [Sp. mandioca—Brazilian.]

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   • Starch

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1. anomic

2. Camino

3. Monica

4. conima

5. camion

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1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of manioc in Chaldean Numerology is: 3

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   The numerical value of manioc in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=manioc
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Manioc
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manioc
4. ^ ChatGPT
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5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/manioc
6. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=manioc