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arrowroot

 

[ หˆษ›ษ™roสŠruหt ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น araruta

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค…เคฐเคพเคฐเฅ‚เคŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Pfeilwurz

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ ubi jalar

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัั‚ั€ั–ะปะพั‡ะฝะฐ ั€ะพัะปะธะฝะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ aroaruta

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ขใƒญใƒผใƒซใƒผใƒˆ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท arrow-root

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ arrurruz

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท arrowroot

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์•„๋กœ๋กœํŠธ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฃุฑูˆ ุฑูˆุช

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ arrowroot

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ arrowroot

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็ฎญๆ น

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ arrowroot

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รถrvarรณt

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัั‚ั€ะตะปะบะฐ ั‚าฏะฑั–ั€ั–

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒแƒ แƒแƒ แƒฃแƒขแƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ arrowroot

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ 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.