Meaning ofarrowrootin English

Noun

1. a starchy thickening substance (from rhizomes)
   The chef used arrowroot as a thickening agent in the sauce.
2. a tropical herb with edible rhizomes
   Arrowroot is a tropical herb with edible rhizomes that can be eaten raw.
3. plants with similar rhizome uses (e.g. Zamia, Pueraria)
   Some plants like Zamia and Pueraria have arrowroot-like rhizomes with similar uses.