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bitter cassava

bit·ter cas·sa·va
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [bit-er kuh-sah-vuh]
    • /ˈbɪt ər kəˈsɑ və/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [bit-er kuh-sah-vuh]
    • /ˈbɪt ər kəˈsɑ və/

Definitions of bitter cassava words

  • noun bitter cassava a species of cassava (Manihot esculenta) whose poisonous roots when processed yield tapioca starch 3
  • noun bitter cassava any of several tropical American plants belonging to the genus Manihot, of the spurge family, as M. esculenta (bitter cassava) and M. dulcis (sweet cassava) cultivated for their tuberous roots, which yield important food products. 1
  • noun bitter cassava a nutritious starch from the roots, the source of tapioca. 1

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Origin of bitter cassava

First appearance:

before 1545
One of the 30% oldest English words
1545-55; < Spanish cazabe cassava bread or meal < Taino caçábi

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Parts of speech for Bitter cassava

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bitter cassava popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 6% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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