cassava
US /kəˈsɑː.və/
UK /kəˈsɑː.və/

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mandioca, aipim, macaxeira
a tropical plant with a starchy root that is eaten as food, or a flour made from this root
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Cassava is a staple food in many parts of Africa.
A mandioca é um alimento básico em muitas partes da África.
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We made tapioca pudding from cassava flour.
Fizemos pudim de tapioca com farinha de mandioca.