Arrowroot (Noun)
Meaning 1
White-flowered West Indian plant whose root yields arrowroot starch.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The arrowroot plant is native to the Americas and has been used for centuries as a food source and medicinal herb.
- In the 18th century, arrowroot was a popular ingredient in European cooking, particularly in desserts and sauces.
- The starchy root of the arrowroot plant is harvested, dried, and ground into a fine powder that can be used as a thickening agent.
- Arrowroot is still cultivated today in many tropical regions, including the Caribbean and Southeast Asia.
- The arrowroot plant has delicate white flowers that bloom in clusters, emitting a sweet fragrance that attracts pollinators.
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Meaning 2
Canna grown especially for its edible rootstock from which arrowroot starch is obtained.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
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Meaning 3
A nutritive starch obtained from the root of the arrowroot plant.
Classification
Nouns denoting substances.