arrowroot

• Существительное, обозначающее питательный крахмал, получаемый из корня тропического растения, или само растение, также известное своей съедобной корневой системой.

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.

1. Nutritive starchB2formal

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

   Питательный крахмал

   • 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.

2. Arrowroot plantB2formal

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

   Растение маранта

   • 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.

3. Edible rootstockC1formal

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

   Съедобное корневище

   • 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.

   Синонимыachira