tapioka

noun
  1. A starchy substance in the form of hard white grains, obtained from cassava and used in cooking for puddings and other dishes. noun
    She made a delicious dessert using tapioka as the main ingredient.
    Tapioka is often used to thicken soups and sauces.
  2. A pudding made from the starch of the cassava plant, often sweetened and flavored. noun
    For dessert, we had a creamy tapioka pudding topped with fresh fruit.
    The restaurant's signature dish is a coconut-flavored tapioka pudding.