arrowroot
noun
ar·row·root
ˈer-Å-ËŒrüt 
-ˌru̇t,
ˈer-ə-,
ˈa-rÅ-,
ˈa-rə-
plural arrowroots
1
a
: 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
b
: any of several plants (such as coontie) that yield starch
2
: starch yielded by an arrowroot
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Cheerios and arrowroot biscuits go stale fast if not properly stored.
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Deborah Skolnik, Parents, 1 Mar. 2026
Gerber is recalling some of its arrowroot biscuits over potential contamination of soft plastic and paper pieces, the Food and Drug Administration announced Wednesday.
—Kiki Intarasuwan, CBS News, 28 Jan. 2026
The company announced the voluntary recall of limited batches of arrowroot biscuits in a news release on Monday, Jan. 26.
—Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 28 Jan. 2026
The first ingredient is the main veggie (broccoli, spinach, or sweet potato), then potatoes, onions, potato flakes, canola oil or sunflower oil, egg whites, arrowroot powder, salt, and garlic.
—Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 30 Nov. 2025
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Deborah Skolnik, Parents, 1 Mar. 2026
Gerber is recalling some of its arrowroot biscuits over potential contamination of soft plastic and paper pieces, the Food and Drug Administration announced Wednesday.
—Kiki Intarasuwan, CBS News, 28 Jan. 2026
The company announced the voluntary recall of limited batches of arrowroot biscuits in a news release on Monday, Jan. 26.
—Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 28 Jan. 2026
The first ingredient is the main veggie (broccoli, spinach, or sweet potato), then potatoes, onions, potato flakes, canola oil or sunflower oil, egg whites, arrowroot powder, salt, and garlic.
—Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 30 Nov. 2025
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“Arrowroot.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/arrowroot. Accessed 27 Mar. 2026.
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arrowroot
noun
ar·row·root
-ˌrüt
-ˌru̇t
1
: any of several plants of warm regions of Central and South America with starchy roots
2
: an edible starch from the roots of an arrowroot plant
Medical Definition
arrowroot
noun
ar·row·root
ˈar-Å-ËŒrüt, ˈar-É™-, -ËŒru̇t
1
a
: any plant of the genus Maranta
especially
: one (M. arundinacea) whose roots yield an easily digested edible starch
b
: any of several plants (as of the genera Zamia and Curcuma) that yield a similar starch
2
: starch yielded by an arrowroot
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