maniok

Dutch

Etymology

Borrowed from Middle French manioc, from Old Tupi manioka.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˌmaː.niˈ(j)ɔk/

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• Hyphenation: ma‧ni‧ok
• Rhymes: -ɔk

Noun

maniok m (plural maniokken, diminutive maniokje n)

1. manioc
2. cassava root, root of the manioc plant

   Synonyms: broodwortel, cassave