Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

cass

Noun
/kæs/
Definition
A term often used to refer to a type of large, tropical tree.
Examples
  • The cass tree provides important resources for local wildlife.
  • Cass is also the root from which tapioca is made.
  • In some cultures, cass serves as a staple food source.
Meaning
In botany, ‘cass’ is commonly associated with the cassava plant or can refer more generally to certain trees in the tropical regions.
Synonyms
  • cassava
  • manioc
  • yucca