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american arrowroot

 

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Noun american arrowroot has 1 sense
  1. arrowroot, American arrowroot, obedience plant, Maranta arundinaceae - white-flowered West Indian plant whose root yields arrowroot starch
    --1 is a kind of maranta

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American Arrowroot

Description

American Arrowroot is a type of starch extracted from the roots of certain American plants, primarily the Maranta arundinacea. It is commonly used as a thickening agent in cooking and baking.

Senses and Usages

Noun: American Arrowroot

1. A type of starch used as a thickening agent in cooking and baking.

2. A plant (Maranta arundinacea) from which the starch is extracted.

Sample Sentences

1. The recipe called for American arrowroot to thicken the sauce.

2. This brand of American arrowroot is known for its high quality and purity.

3. American arrowroot powder can be used as a substitute for cornstarch in recipes.

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