manioc n. + Add to list US //ˈmæniˌɑk// UK //mˈænɪˌɒk// man·ioc SynonymsEtymology Synonyms cassavagarimandiocamaniocaOriginTPWmani'oka→PORmandioca→FRAmanioc→ENmanioc From French manioc, through Portuguese mandioca, ultimately from Old Tupi mani'oka.