arrowroot

A noun referring to a nutritive starch obtained from the root of a tropical plant, or to the plant itself, which is also known for its edible rootstock.

• 🇩🇪Nahrungsstärke, die aus den Wurzelknollen tropischer Pflanzen gewonnen wird, oder die Pflanze selbst, die wegen ihrer essbaren Wurzeln angebaut wird.

1. Nutritive starch B2 formal

   A fine, easily digestible starch obtained from the roots of certain tropical plants, used as a thickener in cooking and in medicinal preparations.

   • She used arrowroot to thicken the sauce without altering its flavor.
   • Arrowroot is often recommended for people with digestive issues.
   • The recipe calls for two tablespoons of arrowroot powder.

   🇩🇪Nährstärke

2. Arrowroot plant B2 formal

   A tropical plant with white flowers, native to the West Indies, whose roots are processed to produce arrowroot starch.

   • The arrowroot plant thrives in warm, humid climates.
   • Farmers in the Caribbean cultivate arrowroot for its valuable rootstock.
   • The white flowers of the arrowroot plant bloom in the rainy season.

   🇩🇪Maranta-Pflanze

3. Edible rootstock C1 formal

   The root of certain canna plants, cultivated specifically for the extraction of arrowroot starch.

   • Canna edulis is one species grown for its edible rootstock, which yields arrowroot.
   • The rootstock is harvested, washed, and processed to obtain the starch.
   • Arrowroot from canna plants is a staple in some traditional cuisines.

   🇩🇪Essbares Wurzelstock

   Synonyme: achira

• arrowroots plural form
• arrowroots' possessive plural form
• arrowroot's possessive singular form