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tapioca

[tap-ee-oh-kuh] / ˌtæp iˈoʊ kə /
NOUN
pudding
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NOUN
pudding
Synonyms


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The Taiwanese beverage, which blends black tea, milk, sugar, and chewy tapioca pearls, has spread worldwide since it first appeared in the 1980s.

From Science Daily • Mar. 1, 2026

His first big win was a tapioca substitute nicknamed “Mitchell’s mud”—a gelatinous, starchy blend designed to keep soldiers full in the field.

From Salon • Jul. 5, 2025

If the ingredients include things such as “organic tapioca starch” or “pea protein isolate,” or even natural coloring, you might reconsider.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 17, 2024

They’re used for a tea-based drink that includes tapioca balls at the bottom of the cup.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 10, 2024

“Those balls of tapioca are like chewing snot.”

From "Keep It Together, Keiko Carter" by Debbi Michiko Florence




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