# manioc

> English word · Noun · IPA /ˈmæ.ni.ɒk/ · frequency rank #89,598

## Definitions
1. The tropical plant Manihot esculenta, from which tapioca is prepared; cassava, yuca.
2. Cassava root, eaten as a food.
3. A food starch prepared from the root.

## Etymology
From French manioc, through Portuguese mandioca, ultimately from Old Tupi mani'oka.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/manioc