noun
- a tropical plant with starchy edible roots, also known as cassava or yuca
Examples
- Mandioca is a staple food in many South American countries.
- The farmer harvested mandioca roots from his field.
- She prepared mandioca by boiling and mashing the roots.
- Mandioca flour is used to make traditional breads.
- The restaurant served fried mandioca as a side dish.
- Mandioca can be stored for months after harvest.