Tapioca: meaning, definitions and examples

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tapioca

 

[ tรฆpiหˆoสŠkษ™ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

food ingredient

Tapioca is a starchy substance obtained from the cassava root. It's commonly used in cooking as a thickening agent or to make small pearls for desserts. Unlike grains, tapioca is gluten-free, making it suitable for those with gluten intolerance. It is often found in pudding, bubble tea, and various Asian dishes. The texture of tapioca can vary depending on how it's prepared, offering a chewy or gelatinous consistency.

Synonyms

cassava, manioc, yuca

Examples of usage

  • She made tapioca pudding for dessert.
  • Craft bubble tea topped with tapioca pearls is trendy.
  • He used tapioca as a thickener for the soup.

Translations

Translations of the word "tapioca" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น tapioca

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคŸเฅˆเคชเคฟเค“เค•เคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Tapioka

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ tapioka

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั‚ะฐะฟั–ะพะบะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ tapioka

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ฟใƒ”ใ‚ชใ‚ซ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท tapioca

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ tapioca

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท tapyoka

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํƒ€ํ”ผ์˜ค์นด

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชุงุจูŠูˆูƒุง

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tapioka

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ tapioka

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆœจ่–ฏๆท€็ฒ‰

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ tapioka

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ tapioka

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ะฐะฟะธะพะบะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒขแƒแƒžแƒ˜แƒแƒ™แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tapioka

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ tapioca

Etymology

The word 'tapioca' comes from the Tupi word 'tipia' which means 'starch' and was also influenced by the Portuguese term 'tapioca'. The cassava plant, which tapioca is derived from, is native to Brazil and was cultivated by indigenous peoples long before the arrival of Europeans. The processing of cassava into tapioca involves removing cyanogenic compounds that can be harmful, a practice that has been honed over centuries. Tapioca became popular in various parts of the world, particularly during the 19th century as the demand for exotic ingredients in European and American cooking grew. Its versatility in dishes from pudding to bubble tea highlights its sustained relevance across cuisines.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #25,989, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.