Arrowroot: meaning, definitions and examples
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arrowroot
[ หษษroสruหt ]
food ingredient
Arrowroot is a starchy substance obtained from the rhizomes of several tropical plants. It is primarily used as a thickening agent in cooking and is often found in gluten-free recipes. The substance is light and easily digestible, making it ideal for infants and those with sensitive stomachs. Arrowroot can be used as a substitute for cornstarch in various dishes.
Synonyms
cornstarch, potato starch, tapioca.
Examples of usage
- I used arrowroot to thicken the sauce for the pasta.
- She made a gluten-free cake using arrowroot flour.
- Arrowroot is often recommended for making baby food.
Translations
Translations of the word "arrowroot" in other languages:
๐ต๐น araruta
๐ฎ๐ณ เค เคฐเคพเคฐเฅเค
๐ฉ๐ช Pfeilwurz
๐ฎ๐ฉ ubi jalar
๐บ๐ฆ ััััะปะพัะฝะฐ ัะพัะปะธะฝะฐ
๐ต๐ฑ aroaruta
๐ฏ๐ต ใขใญใผใซใผใ
๐ซ๐ท arrow-root
๐ช๐ธ arrurruz
๐น๐ท arrowroot
๐ฐ๐ท ์๋ก๋กํธ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุฃุฑู ุฑูุช
๐จ๐ฟ arrowroot
๐ธ๐ฐ arrowroot
๐จ๐ณ ็ฎญๆ น
๐ธ๐ฎ arrowroot
๐ฎ๐ธ รถrvarรณt
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัััะตะปะบะฐ ัาฏะฑััั
๐ฌ๐ช แแ แแ แฃแขแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ arrowroot
๐ฒ๐ฝ arrurruz
Etymology
The word 'arrowroot' is derived from the Arawakan word 'aru-aru', which refers to certain plants that produce this starch. The use of arrowroot dates back to the Indigenous peoples of the Americas, who used the powder for various purposes, including medicinal and dietary applications. European explorers and settlers encountered arrowroot upon arriving in the New World and brought it back to Europe. In the 19th century, arrowroot gained popularity as a convenient food thickener and was introduced into many European and American kitchens. Its mild flavor and easy digestibility made it a favored ingredient in baby food and for individuals with digestive issues.
Word Frequency Rank
This word's position of #30,340 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.
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