TAPIOCA


Meaning of TAPIOCA in English

[ ˌtapɪ'əʊkə ]

■ noun a starchy substance in the form of hard white grains, obtained from cassava and used for puddings and other dishes.

Origin

C18: from Tupi-Guarani tipioca , from tipi 'dregs' + og , ok 'squeeze out'.

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