Synonym for tapioca ... A starch from the root of Janipha manihot and other species of J. (family Euphorbiaceae), plants of tropical America; an easily digested starch, free of irritant properties. ... Synonym: cassava starch. ... Origin: Braz. Tipioca ... (05 Mar 2000) ... 
Type: Term Pronunciation: kă-sah′vah starch Synonyms: tapioca