Meaning of the word cassava in English

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cassava

US /kəˈsɑː.və/
UK /kəˈsɑː.və/
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Noun

1.

a tropical plant with a starchy root that is eaten as food, or a flour made from this root

Example:
Cassava is a staple food in many parts of Africa.
We made tapioca pudding from cassava flour.
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