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Etymology of the English word tapioca

the English word tapioca
derived from the Portuguese word tapioca
derived from the Tupi word tipioca
derived from the Tupi word typióca
derived from the Tupi word ty
derived from the Tupi word pyá
derived from the Tupi word oca

Date

The earliest known usage of tapioca in English dates from the 18th century.

Usage

Word found in Modern English



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