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Any of several species of the tropical plant, family Euphorbiaceae, that grow starchy roots used for food. Manihot esculenta is most often used, but contains high amounts of hydrogen cyanide and few essential nutrients.

An American plant, from the roots of which cassava and tapioca are prepared.

Another spelling of mandioc-which see.

n. The tropical plant from which cassava and tapioca are prepared;— the cassava itself.