arrowroot
ar-row-root
noun
A fine, white, easily digestible starch powder used as a thickener.
"She used arrowroot to thicken the sauce."
noun
A tropical plant with starchy rhizomes, cultivated for its edible starch.
"The arrowroot plant thrives in warm climates."
Thesaurus
Synonyms: Canna edulis, achira, indian shot, Canna indica, obedience plant, American arrowroot, Maranta arundinaceae