ARROWROOT

Arrowroot

Arrowroot is a starch obtained from the rhizomes of several tropical plants, traditionally Maranta arundinacea, but also Florida arrowroot from Zamia pumila, and tapioca from cassava, which is often labelled as arrowroot. Japanese arrowroot, Pueraria lobata, also called kudzu, is used in similar ways.

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arrowroot

Noun

  1. A large perennial herb ( - family '''') native to the Caribbean area. It has large green leaves about 15 centimeters long with white stripes.
  2. A starchy substance obtained from the roots of the arrowroot plant used as a thickener.


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