arrowroot
noun
ar·row·root
| \ -ˌrüt
, -ˌru̇t\
, -ˌru̇t\
Definition of arrowroot
1a
: any of a genus (Maranta of the family Marantaceae, the arrowroot family) of tropical American plants with tuberous roots
especially
: one (M. arundinacea) whose roots yield an easily digested edible starch
b
: any of several plants (such as coontie) that yield starch
2
: starch yielded by an arrowroot
Examples of arrowroot in a Sentence
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Some people want to know how folks in the Middle Ages brushed their teeth; others want to know how to extract starch from tubers like sweet potatoes and arrowroot or how to restore a coffee percolator, an old radio, or a pair of leather shoes. — Emma Grey Ellis, WIRED, "Spiff Up Your Real-World Skills With Old Timey YouTube," 25 June 2019 Add 1 tsp of milk to a small bowl and mix with arrowroot. — Fox News, "Rocco DiSpirito's Mother's Day Recipes," 8 May 2015 In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the flour, cocoa powder, potato starch, arrowroot, baking powder, baking soda, xanthan gum and salt. — Wolfgang Puck, Twin Cities, "Wolfgang Puck: Everyone can celebrate July 4 with gluten-free, vegan cupcakes," 26 June 2019 Whisk together 1 cup (200 grams) of the granulated sugar, the arrowroot powder or cornstarch and the salt in a 13-by-9-by-2-inch baking dish (preferably ceramic, but metal or glass work as well). — Jessie Sheehan, Washington Post, "Just one bowl to wash: How to simplify your baking, and cleanup," 10 June 2019 While these chefs make their own noodles, good arrowroot, sweet-potato-starch or buckwheat noodles can be found in any Asian supermarket. — Eleanore Park, WSJ, "How to Eat to Beat the Heat, Korean Style," 8 Aug. 2018 Add the arrowroot mixture and whisk until thickened, about 30 seconds. — Fox News, "Rocco DiSpirito's Mother's Day Recipes," 8 May 2015 Add the rest of the stock, beat in the arrowroot mixture, and stir in the orange peel. — Daniel Neman, sacbee, "Main dishes? Fruit is not forbidden," 26 June 2018 While the duck is roasting, combine the arrowroot or cornstarch and 3 tablespoons of the port or madeira, and set aside. — Daniel Neman, sacbee, "Main dishes? Fruit is not forbidden," 26 June 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'arrowroot.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for arrowroot
arrowroot
noun
English Language Learners Definition of arrowroot
: a powdery substance that is made from the root of a tropical plant and that is used in cooking to make liquids thicker
See the full definition for arrowroot in the English Language Learners Dictionary
arrowroot
noun
ar·row·root
| \ ˈer-ō-ˌrüt, -ˌru̇t\
Kids Definition of arrowroot
: an edible starch obtained from the roots of a tropical plant
arrowroot
noun
ar·row·root
| \ ˈar-ō-ˌrüt, ˈar-ə-, -ˌru̇t
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Medical Definition of arrowroot
1a
: any plant of the genus Maranta
especially
: one (M. arundinacea) whose roots yield an easily digested edible starch
b
: any of several plants (as of the genera Zamia and Curcuma) that yield a similar starch
2
: starch yielded by an arrowroot