What is another word for arrowroot?

Pronunciation: [ˈaɹə͡ʊɹˌuːt] (IPA)

Arrowroot is a popular ingredient used in a variety of food preparations including soups, sauces, puddings, and biscuits. Moreover, Arrowroot is widely used as a thickening agent in cosmetics and medicines. Despite its widespread use, there are various synonyms for Arrowroot including Oschoa, tapioca, Indian potato, and araruta. These synonyms are commonly used in different regions and languages to refer to the Arrowroot plant. Each synonym may have slightly different properties depending on the species of the plant. Additionally, Arrowroot has been used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments and as a food source for centuries, and its synonyms have similarly become household names in many cultures.

Synonyms for Arrowroot:

What are the hypernyms for Arrowroot?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

What are the hyponyms for Arrowroot?

Hyponyms are more specific words categorized under a broader term, known as a hypernym.
  • hyponyms for arrowroot (as nouns)

Usage examples for Arrowroot

She busied herself over the preparation of a basin of arrowroot, and the steward, despite his distaste for this dish, devoured it in a twinkling.
"At Sunwich Port, Complete"
W.W. Jacobs
Thicken with one tablespoonful of arrowroot, rubbed smooth with a little cold water.
"The Myrtle Reed Cook Book"
Myrtle Reed
Sweeten to taste, thicken with three teaspoonfuls of arrowroot rubbed smooth in a little cold water, add one teaspoonful of sherry, and cool.
"The Myrtle Reed Cook Book"
Myrtle Reed

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