TAPIOCA


Meaning of TAPIOCA in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ˌta-pē-ˈō-kə ]

noun

Etymology: Portuguese, from Tupi ti̵pi̵ʔóka

Date: 1707

1. : a usually granular preparation of cassava starch used especially in puddings and as a thickening in liquid food ; also : a dish (as pudding) containing tapioca

2. : cassava

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