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Manioc, also known as yuca or cassava in Central America and the U.S., is a white starchy tuber with a delicate taste (many people I know say that fried manioc beats French fries anytime). It has been a staple of the Brazilian Indians' diet for centuries, and it is from their language, Tupi, that we have the names mandioca (madi'og) in Southern Brazil and aipim(ai'pi) in Rio de Janeiro for the root and tapioca (tipi'og) for its starch.
Mandioca is another name for "Cassava" which is a shrub root, similar to a potato. It is boiled and served alongside other courses, like Sopa Paraguaya and Asado.
These are Portuguese words equivalent to Starch provenient from a quite common tuber found in tropical lands, known as Cassava.
Cassava, manioc, yucca. It is a type of tuber root not unlike a potato, except that much denser and keeps much longer. Particularly yummy when fried, but can be cooked in just as many ways as a potato can (if not more).
A tropical woody plant grown for its starchy root, Manihot esculenta is know by the common names cassava, mandioc, mandioca, manihot, tapioca and yuca. It is in the same plant family as poinsettia, croton and crown-of-thorns and is a very important agricultural crop, providing carbohydrates to a significant portion of the worlds population.
According to SOWPODS (the combination of Scrabble dictionaries used around the world) there are 2 words with the pattern --NDIO--. That is, eight letter words with 3rd letter N and 4th letter D and 5th letter I and 6th letter O. In alphabetical order, they are: mandioca mandiocs
Tapioca flour is a flavorless, colorless, odorless starch extracted from the root of the plant species Manihot esculenta. This species, native to South America, is now cultivated worldwide and has many names, including cassava, bitter-cassava, manioc, "mandioca", "aipim", "macaxeira", "manioca", "boba", "yuca" (not to be confused with yucca) and "kappa" in the state of Kerala in India.
According to SOWPODS (the combination of Scrabble dictionaries used around the world) there are 11 words with the pattern M----O-A. That is, eight letter words with 1st letter M and 6th letter O and 8th letter A. In alphabetical order, they are: malaroma mandioca mariposa massoola matadora melanoma metanoia metasoma minneola movieola mycetoma
According to SOWPODS (the combination of Scrabble dictionaries used around the world) there are 2 words with the pattern MAND-O--. That is, eight letter words with 1st letter M and 2nd letter A and 3rd letter N and 4th letter D and 6th letter O. In alphabetical order, they are: mandioca mandiocs
According to SOWPODS (the combination of Scrabble dictionaries used around the world) there are 2 words with the pattern MA-D-OC-. That is, eight letter words with 1st letter M and 2nd letter A and 4th letter D and 6th letter O and 7th letter C. In alphabetical order, they are: mandioca mandiocs
In Paraguay, individuals on a diet often focus on traditional foods that are low in calories and high in nutrients. They might consume lean meats, such as grilled chicken or fish, along with plenty of fresh vegetables and fruits. Popular staples like whole grains, particularly corn and mandioca (cassava), may also be included in smaller portions. Additionally, they may drink tereré, a traditional herbal drink, to stay hydrated without added sugars.
According to SOWPODS (the combination of Scrabble dictionaries used around the world) there are 18 words with the pattern MAN-I---. That is, eight letter words with 1st letter M and 2nd letter A and 3rd letter N and 5th letter I. In alphabetical order, they are: manciple mandible mandioca mandiocs mandiras mangiest mankiest mankinds manliest mannikin mannites mannitic mannitol manrider mansions mantilla mantises mantissa
Na Costa do Marfim, as bebidas típicas incluem o "attieke," uma bebida fermentada feita de mandioca, e o "bissap," um refresco à base de flores de hibisco. O "grogue," uma aguardente de cana-de-açúcar, também é popular entre os locais. Além disso, sucos naturais de frutas tropicais, como abacaxi e manga, são amplamente consumidos. A cerveja local, como a "Primus," é bastante apreciada.