tapioca
noun
tap·i·o·ca
ˌta-pē-ˈō-kə 
1
: a usually granular preparation of cassava starch used especially in puddings and as a thickening in liquid food
also
: a dish (such as pudding) containing tapioca
2
: cassava
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What’s on the inside counts, too: The talc-free powder is formulated with tapioca starch for oil absorption, tsubaki seed oil to soothe and hydrate the scalp, and persimmon powder to deodorize the hair.
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Jenny Berg, Allure, 27 Jan. 2025
It’s also referred to as boba, or bubble milk tea, and can include chewy tapioca balls or pearls in addition to other various toppings.
—Kadee Blakely, Charlotte Observer, 24 Jan. 2025
Some brands may add other ingredients to their chickpea pasta, such as tapioca, pea starch, or lentil flour.
—Johna Burdeos, Health, 4 Sep. 2024
Banh bot loc Often likened to crystal dumplings, these translucent parcels are made with tapioca starch and have a delightfully springy and chewy texture.
—Christina Liao, Vogue, 27 Dec. 2024
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Jenny Berg, Allure, 27 Jan. 2025
It’s also referred to as boba, or bubble milk tea, and can include chewy tapioca balls or pearls in addition to other various toppings.
—Kadee Blakely, Charlotte Observer, 24 Jan. 2025
Some brands may add other ingredients to their chickpea pasta, such as tapioca, pea starch, or lentil flour.
—Johna Burdeos, Health, 4 Sep. 2024
Banh bot loc Often likened to crystal dumplings, these translucent parcels are made with tapioca starch and have a delightfully springy and chewy texture.
—Christina Liao, Vogue, 27 Dec. 2024
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“Tapioca.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tapioca. Accessed 12 Feb. 2025.
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tapioca
noun
tap·i·o·ca
ˌtap-ē-ˈō-kə
: grains or flakes of starch from the cassava root that are used especially in puddings and as a thickening in liquid foods
also
: a food (as pudding) that contains tapioca
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