: any of a genus (Maranta of the family Marantaceae, the arrowroot or prayer plant family) of tropical American plants that typically have tuberous roots : maranta
especially: one (M. arundinacea) whose roots yield an easily digested edible starch
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: any of several plants (such as coontie) that yield starch
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: starch yielded by an arrowroot
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the WebAlong with the fatty acids, the glycerin will draw and lock in moisture, while absorbing oil with many of the starches and powders found in other dry shampoos (tapioca starch, arrowroot powder, silica), so your hair is left clean, shiny, and soft. Allure Editors, Allure, 13 Sep. 2022 With a hydrating blend of chia seed oil and squalane, MUTHA's formula aims to nourish your underarms while deodorizing with arrowroot powder. Katie Berohn, Good Housekeeping, 18 July 2022 Start by dissolving it in cold water (a one-to-one ratio of arrowroot powder to cornstarch should do the trick) before slowly adding to room-temperature sauces. Antara Sinha, Bon Appétit, 13 June 2022 Formulated with Seventh Generation’s five-ingredient odor-control complex, including arrowroot powder, this deodorant delivers 24 hours of odor control and long-lasting nourishment. Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune, 10 June 2022 The clean, vegan, and cruelty-free formula is infused with natural botanicals such as arrowroot and matcha.The Salt Lake Tribune, 31 May 2022 In Pretty Frank’s Charcoal Seaside deodorant jar, arrowroot powder and baking soda absorb moisture and odor. Corey Buhay, Outside Online, 23 Jan. 2020 But the crackers are still made by hand by her factory crew—largely refugees from countries such as Afghanistan and Somalia—who scoop the arrowroot and seed dough onto sheets and flatten it with rolling pins. Anne Kadet, Fortune, 15 Dec. 2021 To make a homemade version, whir 1 cup granulated sugar with 1 teaspoon cornstarch or arrowroot powder in a food processor until finely ground to powder. Casey Barber, CNN, 12 Dec. 2021 See More