Sago (noun)

1. The starchy pith of the trunk of various tropical palm trees, especially the sago palm, used as a food.
2. A food made from the starchy pith of the sago palm, used in many tropical regions, often as a staple food.

Origin:

From malay sāgo, from proto-austronesian *sagu.

Examples:

1. Sago is a staple food in many parts of the world, particularly in Southeast Asia, Papua New Guinea and Northern Australia.
2. Sago is made by extracting the starchy pith from the trunk of the sago palm and then grinding it into a fine powder.
3. Sago can be made into different dishes such as sago pudding, sago cakes and sago porridge.
4. Sago is a gluten-free alternative to wheat and other grains.
5. Sago is an important food source for many people living in remote areas of the world.