tapioca
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Noun — A starchy substance extracted from the cassava root, used to make puddings and drinks.
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Etymology
Borrowed from Portuguese tapioca, from an Old Tupi word describing the starch extraction process from cassava.
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What does “tapioca” mean?
The word “tapioca” means a starchy substance extracted from the cassava root, used to make puddings and drinks. In plain terms, a starchy food made from cassava root, often used in puddings or bubble tea pearls.
How do you pronounce “tapioca”?
“Tapioca” is pronounced ta-pee-OH-kuh (/tæpiˈoʊkə/ in IPA).
How do you use “tapioca” in a sentence?
Here is “tapioca” used in a sentence: “She made a creamy tapioca pudding for dessert.”
What part of speech is “tapioca”?
“Tapioca” is a noun.
Where does the word “tapioca” come from?
The word “tapioca” comes from Portuguese. Borrowed from Portuguese tapioca, from an Old Tupi word describing the starch extraction process from cassava.