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tapioca

tap·i·o·ca [ tàppee ṓkə ]


noun 
Definition:
 
starch from cassava plant: a starch obtained from the roots of a cassava plant. Use: puddings, thickener for sauces.

[Early 18th century. Via Portuguese or Spanish< Tupi tipioca< tipi "residue, dregs" + ok "squeeze out"]
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