arrowroot

Noun

Meaning

A west Indian plant of the genus Maranta, esp. M. arundinacea, now cultivated in many hot countries. It said that the Indians used the roots to neutralize the venom in wounds made by poisoned arrows.

A nutritive starch obtained from the rootstocks of Maranta arundinacea, and used as food, esp. for children an invalids; also, a similar starch obtained from other plants, as various species of Maranta and Curcuma.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

achira Canna edulis Canna indica indian shot American arrowroot Maranta arundinaceae obedience plant clover herb rosemary basil caraway camomile dill peppermint
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Hypernyms

canna starch amylum maranta

Phrases with the word

fiji arrowroot arrowroot flour arrowroot biscuit arrowroot slurry African arrowroot Bermuda arrowroot

Examples

Add in the cornstarch or arrowroot powder mixture and continuing whisking until combined. Source: Internet

Have you run into any problems substituting arrowroot for the cornstarch? Source: Internet

I’m going to run out of arrowroot powder soon. Source: Internet

In a large bowl, combine the flours, arrowroot, salt, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg and coconut sugar. Source: Internet

In another small dish, combine arrowroot starch with warm water until dissolved and set aside. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

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