HyperDic: arrowroot

English > 3 senses of the word arrowroot:
NOUNsubstancearrowroota nutritive starch obtained from the root of the arrowroot / arrowroot plant
plantarrowroot, American arrowroot, obedience plant, Maranta arundinaceaewhite-flowered West Indian plant whose root yields arrowroot starch
plantarrowroot, achira, indian shot, Canna indica, Canna eduliscanna grown especially for its edible rootstock / rootstock from which arrowroot starch is obtained
arrowroot > pronunciation
Soundseh'rowruw.t
Rhymesabsolute ... uproot: 83 rhymes with uwt...
English > arrowroot: 3 senses > noun 1, substance
MeaningA nutritive starch obtained from the root of the arrowroot / arrowroot plant.
Broaderstarch, amylumA complex carbohydrate found chiefly in seeds, fruits, tubers, roots and stem pith of plants, notably in corn, potatoes, wheat, and rice
Spanisharrurruz
English > arrowroot: 3 senses > noun 2, plant
Meaningwhite-flowered West Indian plant whose root yields arrowroot starch.
SynonymsAmerican arrowroot, obedience plant, Maranta arundinaceae
BroadermarantaAny of numerous herbs of the genus Maranta having tuberous starchy roots and large sheathing leaves
Spanishmaranta arundinaceae, maranta arundinacea
Catalanmaranta arundinaceae
English > arrowroot: 3 senses > noun 3, plant
Meaningcanna grown especially for its edible rootstock / rootstock from which arrowroot starch is obtained.
Synonymsachira, indian shot, Canna indica, Canna edulis
BroadercannaAny plant of the genus Canna having large sheathing leaves and clusters of large showy flowers
Spanishachira, arrurruz, Canna edulis
Catalanachira, Canna edulis

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