indian shot

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Definition Noun : 1. A type of canna plant cultivated for its edible rhizome : "Indian shot" refers specifically to a cultivated variety of the Canna genus, grown primarily for its starchy, edible rootstock (rhizome). The starch extracted from this rhizome is known as arrowroot starch. Usage Examples Noun : The gardener planted Indian shot for its ornamental flowers and its useful root. Arrowro...