noun
- Plural of manioca; tropical plants with starchy roots, or the starch/flour derived from them, used in cooking and food production.
Usage: Also called cassava; Common in Latin American and African cuisine; The singular form is manioca
Examples
- The farmers grew several varieties of maniocas in their fields.
- Maniocas are a staple crop in many tropical regions.
- She used manioca flour to make traditional Brazilian bread.
- The market sold fresh maniocas alongside other root vegetables.
- Maniocas provide an important source of carbohydrates in developing countries.