tapioca

Pronunciation

• (US) IPA ^(key): /tæpiˈoʊkə/

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Noun

Singular tapioca

Plural none

1. A plant from South America.
2. (uncountable) The dried root of this plant that has been crushed. Tapioca is used to make pudding and pie filling; it makes them thick.

   I love tapioca pudding, it's my favorite.