Meaning & Definition of word "Sago"

Sago

/ˈseɪ.ɡoʊ/

noun:

  • 1. A starch obtained from the spongy center of certain tropical palm stems, used as food and in the production of various dishes.
    • Example: The dessert was made with sago pearls and coconut milk.
  • 2. A dish made from this starch, often served as a pudding or mixed with other ingredients.
    • Example: We enjoyed a warm bowl of sago pudding topped with fresh mango.
  • 3. A meal or ingredient that is made from or contains sago.
    • Example: The soup had a hint of sago, giving it a unique texture.

Etymology

From Malay 'sagu'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

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.

Related Words

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.

Slang Meanings of sago