Definitions for Cassava
kəˈsɑ vəcas·sa·va

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. cassava, casavanoun

   any of several plants of the genus Manihot having fleshy roots yielding a nutritious starch

WiktionaryRate this definition:5.0 / 1 vote

1. cassavanoun

   manioc, the source of tapioca, Manihot esculenta.

2. cassavanoun

   Tapioca, a starchy pulp made with the roots of this tropical plant.

WikipediaRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Cassava

   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. cassava

   Cassava is a tropical plant, native to South America, known for its edible starchy tuberous root. It is a major source of carbohydrates and is cultivated in various regions around the world. The roots can be processed into a variety of products such as flour, bread, and tapioca. However, they must be cooked properly to remove naturally occurring cyanide compounds and prevent toxicity. The leaves of the cassava plant are also consumed as a vegetable in some cultures.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Cassavanoun

   a shrubby euphorbiaceous plant of the genus Manihot, with fleshy rootstocks yielding an edible starch; -- called also manioc

2. Cassavanoun

   a nutritious starch obtained from the rootstocks of the cassava plant, used as food and in making tapioca

3. Etymology: [F. cassave, Sp. cazabe, fr. kasabi, in the language of Haiti.]

WikidataRate this definition:3.0 / 2 votes

1. Cassava

   Cassava, also called manioc, yuca, balinghoy, mogo, mandioca, kamoteng kahoy, and manioc root, a woody shrub of the Euphorbiaceae native to South America, is extensively cultivated as an annual crop in tropical and subtropical regions for its edible starchy, tuberous root, a major source of carbohydrates. It differs from the similarly spelled yucca, an unrelated fruit-bearing shrub in the Asparagaceae family. Cassava, when dried to a starchy, powdery extract is called tapioca; its fermented, flaky version is named garri. Cassava is the third-largest source of food carbohydrates in the world. 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. Cassava root is a good source of carbohydrates, but a poor source of protein. A predominantly cassava root diet can cause protein-energy malnutrition. Cassava is classified as sweet or bitter. Like other roots and tubers, cassava contains antinutritional factors and toxins. It must be properly prepared before consumption. Improper preparation of cassava can leave enough residual cyanide to cause acute cyanide intoxication and goiters, and may even cause ataxia or partial paralysis. Nevertheless, farmers often prefer the bitter varieties because they deter pests, animals, and thieves. The more-toxic varieties of cassava are a fall-back resource in times of famine in some places.

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

1. Cassava

   kas-sä′va, n. the West Indian name of the manioc, and the starch produced from it, called Brazilian Arrowroot, or Tapioca.

Dictionary of Nautical TermsRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. cassava

   A species of the genus Jatropha janipha, well known to seamen as the cassava bread of the West Indies. Tapioca is produced from the Jatropha manihot. Caution is necessary in the use of these roots, as the juice is poisonous. The root used as chewsticks, to cleanse the teeth and gums, by the negroes, produces a copious flow of frothy saliva.

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1. • Root
   • Shrub
   • Starch

How to pronounce Cassava?

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of Cassava in Chaldean Numerology is: 9

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of Cassava in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3

Examples of Cassava in a Sentence

1. Krystal Tolley:

   The first one we found was in the transition zone on the forest edge, where there are some trees but mostly maize and cassava plants, when we found it we got goosebumps and just started jumping around. We didn't know if we would get any more, but once we got into the forest there were plenty, although I don't know how long that will last.

2. Clair Hershey:

   More than 200 million people rely on cassava as a basic food crop.

3. Patrice Talla Takoukam:

   What we're looking for is not to change the habit of the population, knowing that in the south they are used to eating maize and cassava, we don't want to add another challenge to the ones they are already facing.

4. Lisa Ovifa:

   The soil is very hard and we have tried irrigating it with river water, but it has not helped, so we are surviving on bananas and cassava.

5. Adeline Tahiriaza:

   Before we only planted cassava the traditional way, now we know how to use other seeds, and take care of the land.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=Cassava
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Cassava
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cassava
4. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Cassava
6. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=Cassava
7. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=Cassava
8. ^ Dictionary of Nautical Terms
   https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/26000/pg26000-images.html#:~:text=Cassava