NOUN
- a genus of Malayan pinnate-leaved palm trees that flower and fruit once and then die
How To Use Metroxylon In A Sentence
- The sago palm, Metroxylon sagu, is an increasingly socio-economically important crop in South-East Asia.
- In Thailand tapioca is known as sago, which can lead to confusion with true sago starch obtained from the sago palm, Metroxylon sagu. Chapter 11
- Sabudana" or "Sago", also known as tapioca, is produced from pith of Metroxylon and other palms, looks like semi-white unglazed pearls, and is a major ingredient for meals cooked during times of fasting. Archive 2007-08-01