MANIHOT
\mˈanɪhˌɒt], \mˈanɪhˌɒt], \m_ˈa_n_ɪ_h_ˌɒ_t]\
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Any of several species of the tropical plant, family Euphorbiaceae, that grow starchy roots used for food. Manihot esculenta is most often used, but contains high amounts of hydrogen cyanide and few essential nutrients.
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