arrowroot

ar·row·root

noun \-ˌrüt, -ˌru̇t\

Definition of ARROWROOT

1

a : 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 (as coontie) that yield starch

2

: starch yielded by an arrowroot

First Known Use of ARROWROOT

1696

Rhymes with ARROWROOT

acre-foot, athlete's foot, bitterroot, cajeput, dorsal root, fescue foot, fibrous root, gingerroot, hand and foot, orrisroot, pussyfoot, puttyroot, tenderfoot, underfoot