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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

arrowroot

/ˈærəʊruːt/ noun · British & US
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What does arrowroot mean?

noun

A starchy root or tuber, especially of the plant Colocasia esculenta, used as a food thickener or in making cakes and biscuits. A powder made from the root, used as a thickening agent in cooking.

Example

"The chef used arrowroot to thicken the sauce for the roast chicken."

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