Meaning of the word arrowroot in English
What does arrowroot mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
arrowroot
US /ˈer.oʊ.ruːt/
UK /ˈær.əʊ.ruːt/
Noun
1.
a starch obtained from the root of a tropical plant, used as a thickener in cooking.
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She used arrowroot to thicken the fruit pie filling.
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Arrowroot is a good alternative to cornstarch for gluten-free recipes.
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2.
a tropical American plant (Maranta arundinacea) with starchy rhizomes, from which arrowroot starch is obtained.
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The farmer cultivated arrowroot plants for their valuable starch.
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The botanical name for arrowroot is Maranta arundinacea.
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