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Word: Tapioca
Speech Type: Noun
Etymology:
early 18th century: from Tupi-Guarani tipioca, from tipi ‘dregs’ + og, ok ‘squeeze out’
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˌtapɪˈəʊkə
Dialects: British English
Definition:
a starchy substance in the form of hard white grains, obtained from cassava and used in cooking for puddings and other dishes.
Short Definition:starchy substance in form of hard white grains, obtained from cassava and used in cooking for puddings
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