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cassava Synonyms

Another word for cassava

Choosing another word for cassava depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

The starchy, tuberous root of the cassava plant, consumed as a staple carbohydrate in many tropical regions and used to produce tapioca.

Usage Example

"She prepared a hearty traditional stew thickened with grated manioc and coconut milk."

Strongest
manioc
yuca
Strong
tapioca

• noun (Context 2)

A woody shrub of the spurge family (Manihot esculenta), native to South America and extensively cultivated in tropical and subtropical regions worldwide for its tuberous roots.

Usage Example

"Agricultural scientists are developing disease-resistant strains of manioc to improve yields for farmers in sub-Saharan Africa."

Strongest
manioc
yuca

• Nearby Words

caspi whip snake
casquehead lizard
cassabanana
cassava
casserole
cassette
cassia

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Cassava. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 6, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/cassava
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