gari

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun cassava with long tuberous edible roots and soft brittle stems; used especially to make cassiri (an intoxicating drink) and tapioca

Etymology

From Japanese ガリ.

Synonyms

bitter cassava, manioc, mandioc, mandioca, tapioca plant, Manihot esculenta, Manihot utilissima

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