tapioca

Definitions


[ˌtapɪˈəʊkə], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a starchy substance in the form of hard white grains, obtained from cassava and used in cooking for puddings and other dishes


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Origin:
early 18th century: from Tupi-Guarani tipioca, from tipi ‘dregs’ + og, ok ‘squeeze out’




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