sago

noun sa·go \ˈsā-(ˌ)gō\

: a substance that is made from a type of palm tree and used especially in cooking

plural sagos

Full Definition of SAGO

: a dry granulated or powdered starch prepared from the pith of a sago palm and used in foods and as textile stiffening

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Malay sagu sago palm

First Known Use: circa 1580

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noun sa·go \ˈsā-(ˌ)gō\

plural sagos

: a dry granulated or powdered starch prepared from the pith of a sago palm and used in foods and as textile stiffening

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