Etymology

manioc

man·i·oc
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Today it means: The tropical plant Manihot esculenta, from which tapioca is prepared; cassava, yuca. Full definition →

French manioc ← Portuguese mandioca ← Old Tupi mani'oka
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  1. Old Tupi · derived frommani'oka
  2. Portuguese · derived frommandioca
  3. French · derived frommanioc
  4. English todaymanioc

From French manioc, through Portuguese mandioca, ultimately from Old Tupi mani'oka. Doublet of manihot.

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