cassava

Meanings

• noun

  A starchy vegetable root, native to South America, that is a significant food source in tropical regions.

  - "Cassava is a staple food in many African countries."
  - "My grandmother used to make delicious cassava bread when I was a child."

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Synonyms

yuca

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with cassava
ava , cava , jama , mama

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Variants

List of all variants of cassava that leads to same result
cassava , cassavas

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Etymology

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The name 'cassava' comes from the Tupi word 'kasab', which means 'to prepare'.

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Trivia

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1. Cassava is rich in carbohydrates and fiber, but contains low levels of essential amino acids and is toxic if not properly prepared.

2. Cassava was first domesticated in South America over 10,000 years ago.

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Related Concepts

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1. Manioc: Manioc and cassava are the same plant, with manioc being the scientific name.

2. Tapioca: Tapioca is a starch extracted from the cassava root, and is often used as a thickener in cooking.

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Culture

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Cassava is a staple food in many African and Latin American cultures, and is often prepared in various ways such as boiling, frying, or grinding into flour for making bread or porridge.

How to Memorize "cassava"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a large, tuberous root with a rough brown exterior and a white, starchy interior.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'cassava' with dishes like 'fufu' and 'bobarmie'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the word 'cassava' by associating it with the word 'staple'.

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