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.

ruСуществительное, обозначающее питательный крахмал, получаемый из корня тропического растения, или само растение, также известное своей съедобной корневой системой.esSustantivo que designa un almidón nutritivo obtenido de la raíz de una planta tropical, o la planta misma, también conocida por su sistema de raíces comestibles.frSubstance féculente nutritive extraite du rhizome d'une plante tropicale, ou la plante elle-même, dont la racine est comestible et utilisée en cuisine et en pharmacie.deNahrungsstärke, die aus den Wurzelknollen tropischer Pflanzen gewonnen wird, oder die Pflanze selbst, die wegen ihrer essbaren Wurzeln angebaut wird.ptSubstantivo que designa o amido nutritivo extraído do rizoma de plantas tropicais, como a maranta e a araruta, ou a própria planta, conhecida por sua raiz comestível e usada como alimento e espessante.zh从热带植物（如竹芋）根部提取的淀粉，也可指这种植物本身，其根可食用。arنبات استوائي يُستخرج من جذوره نشا غذائي، أو النشا نفسه المستخرج منها.

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.

   ruПитательный крахмалesArrurruz (fécula)frArrow-root (fécule nutritive)deNährstärkeptAmido nutritivozh食用淀粉arنشا مغذٍ سهل الهضم

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.

   ruРастение марантаesPlanta de arrurruzfrArrow-root (plante)deMaranta-PflanzeptPlanta ararutazh竹芋arنبات الأروروت

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.

   ruСъедобное корневищеesArrurruz comestible (rizoma)frRhizome d'arrow-rootdeEssbares WurzelstockptRizoma comestívelzh食用根茎arجذر صالح للأكل

   Synonyms: achira

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