Arrowroot

/ˈæɹə‍ʊɹˌuːt/

/ˈɛɹoʊˌɹut/

Arrowroot

a tropical plant with edible rhizomes that are commonly used as a source of starch in cooking and baking

a starchy powder derived from the rhizomes of tropical plants, used as a thickening agent in cooking and baking

canna grown especially for its edible rootstock from which arrowroot starch is obtained

synonyms : achira

Examples

1. He planted arrowroot in his backyard garden.

2. I added arrowroot starch to my homemade soup to thicken the broth.

3. She mixed arrowroot powder with water to create a homemade facial mask.

4. He used arrowroot as a gluten-free alternative to wheat flour when baking cookies.