sago

[ sey-goh ]

noun

1. a starchy foodstuff derived from the soft interior of the trunk of various palms and cycads, used in making puddings.

sago

/ ˈseɪɡəʊ /

noun

1. a starchy cereal obtained from the powdered pith of a sago palm, used for puddings and as a thickening agent

Word History and Origins

Origin of sago¹

1545–55; earlier sagu < Malay

Word History and Origins

Origin of sago¹

C16: from Malay sāgū

Example Sentences

Mango pomelo sago is the top fruit tea: It harmonizes pulpy tart pomelo with slick sweet mangos and creamy cold slush.

From Washington Post

Common plants to avoid include the sago palm, because it’s toxic to dogs.

From Washington Post

She made upma with sago, the squishy pearls made from palm starch, and poha, the almost translucent pieces of dry, beaten rice, hydrated in a little water.

From New York Times

Rose garden, greenhouse, playhouse, garage with workshop, sago palms and live oaks.

From Washington Times

This short play hits its stride when the dumb waiter starts moaning and inside they find an order for food: “Two braised steak and chips. Two sago puddings. Two teas without sugar.”

From Los Angeles Times