tapioca

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun granular preparation of cassava starch used to thicken especially puddings

Etymology

Borrowed from Portuguese tapioca, from Old Tupi tapi'oka.

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