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sago

UK/ˈseɪɡəʊ/ US/sɐˈɡo/ uncommon

noun

1.

powdery starch from certain sago palms; used in Asia as a food thickener and textile stiffener

Origin

From Malay sagu, via Portuguese sagu or Dutch sago.

Phrases

  • Portland sago
  • sago palm
  • sago pudding
  • sago spleen

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