tapioca
Translation
tapioca
Examples
Tapioca pudding is a popular dessert.
Tapioca pudding is a popular dessert.
Bubble tea contains chewy tapioca pearls.
Bubble tea contains chewy tapioca pearls.
Grammar Patterns
((tapioca)) a starchy substance used in cooking. Tapioca is made from the cassava root.
Similar Words
sago, pearl tapioca
Etymology
From the Tupi language of Brazil, 'tipi'óka', meaning 'dregs' or 'residue', referring to the process of extracting the starch.
Memory Tips
Think of the popular 'tapioca' bubble tea. Those chewy black pearls are made from tapioca.