Sago

/ˈseɪ.ɡoʊ/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A starch obtained from the spongy center of certain tropical palm stems, used as food and in the production of various dishes.

The dessert was made with sago pearls and coconut milk.

A dish made from this starch, often served as a pudding or mixed with other ingredients.

We enjoyed a warm bowl of sago pudding topped with fresh mango.

A meal or ingredient that is made from or contains sago.

The soup had a hint of sago, giving it a unique texture.

From Malay 'sagu'.

sago pudding

A dessert made from sago, milk, and sugar.

sago pearls

Small, round pearls made from sago starch, often used in beverages.

sago palm

A type of palm tree that produces sago.

tapioca

A starch extracted from cassava roots, similar in use to sago.

pudding

A sweet dish made by boiling milk, often containing sago.

starch

A carbohydrate that is used as a thickening agent in cooking.