noun
- Plural of cassava; a tropical plant with starchy roots used to make flour, tapioca, and other food products.
Usage: Also spelled 'cassavas' or 'casavas'; the plant is native to South America.; The roots are the primary edible part.
Examples
- Farmers in Brazil grow cassavas for export to markets around the world.
- Cassavas are a staple crop in many African countries.
- The cassavas were harvested and processed into tapioca flour.
- She bought fresh cassavas at the farmers' market to make traditional dishes.
- Cassavas require warm climates and well-drained soil to thrive.