Cornflour
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /ˈkɔːn.flaʊə/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Cornflour is a noun meaning A flour for baking and cooking that is ground from corn (maize).
Meaning
A flour for baking and cooking that is ground from corn (maize).
More Meanings
- (British) A very fine starch powder derived from corn (maize) used in cooking as a thickener, to keep things from sticking, or as an anti-caking agent.
Word Forms
- cornflours
Synonyms for cornflour
Depending on context, synonyms include cornstarch, maizeflour, maizestarch.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include cornstarch, mix, cornflakes, cornflake, farina, maizena.
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