It can also be referred to as "ചേമ്പുക" (pronounced "chempuka") or "ചേമ്പുകണ്ടം" (pronounced "chempukandam").
The word "chemp" specifically refers to the sago palm (Metroxylon sagu), which is the source of sago starch. It's important to note that "sago" itself is not a common word in Malayalam, the word "chemp" is used to refer to both the palm tree and the starch it produces.