True Sago Palm (Noun)
Meaning
Malaysian palm whose pithy trunk yields sago--a starch used as a food thickener and fabric stiffener; Malaya to Fiji.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The true sago palm, found in the tropical regions of Malaysia, is highly valued for its edible starch.
- Malaysian cooks often use sago derived from the true sago palm as a thickening agent in their traditional desserts.
- The pithy trunk of the true sago palm has been a source of food and fabric stiffener for centuries in Malaya.
- True sago palm is native to the tropical forests of Malaysia and is now cultivated in many parts of the Pacific, including Fiji.
- In traditional Malaysian cuisine, sago pearls made from the true sago palm are used in various sweet and savory dishes.