TAPIOCA

/ ˌtæpiˈəʊkə; NAmE -ˈoʊkə/ noun

[ U ] hard white grains obtained from the cassava plant, often cooked with milk to make a dessert (= a sweet dish)

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WORD ORIGIN

early 18th cent.: from Tupi-Guarani tipioca , from tipi dregs + og , ok squeeze out.