1. a starch obtained from the roots of a tropical plant, used as a thickening agent in cooking
2. a tropical plant with large leaves whose roots yield this starch
Usage: botanical

Examples

• She used arrowroot to thicken the sauce instead of flour.
• Arrowroot is easier to digest than wheat flour for some people.
• The recipe called for two tablespoons of arrowroot powder.
• Arrowroot plants grow well in warm, humid climates.
• Many gluten-free bakers prefer arrowroot as a binding agent.
• The clear gel formed when arrowroot is mixed with hot liquid.