american arrowroot
Definition
- Noun:
- A white-flowered West Indian plant whose root yields arrowroot starch: "American arrowroot" refers specifically to a tropical plant native to the West Indies, characterized by its white flowers. The primary value of this plant lies in its root, which is processed to produce a fine, edible starch known as arrowroot.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The farmer cultivated American arrowroot for its valuable starch.
- Arrowroot powder, derived from the root of the American arrowroot, is a common thickening agent in cooking.
Advanced Usage
- Botanical Context: In botanical or agricultural texts, "American arrowroot" is used to specify this particular species () as opposed to other plants whose roots may also yield similar starches.
- The study focused on the cultivation techniques for American arrowroot in the Caribbean.
Variants and Related Words
- Arrowroot (n): The name of the starch itself, or a more general term for plants yielding this starch. "American arrowroot" is a specific source of "arrowroot."
- The recipe calls for two tablespoons of arrowroot.
Synonyms
- Maranta (n): The botanical genus name for this plant.
- Bermuda arrowroot (n): Another common name for the same plant species.
Noun
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white-flowered West Indian plant whose root yields arrowroot starch
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