Definitions

1. noun

a tropical plant (Manihot esculenta) of the spurge family, cultivated for its edible tuberous root

“In many Latin American countries, cassava is a staple food and used in various dishes.”

2. verb

to remove the toxic compounds from cassava, making it safe to eat

“To make cassava safe for consumption, it needs to be properly cooked and have the toxic compounds cassadine removed.”