ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Starch-root

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Starch-root is a noun meaning A plant native to woodlands of northern Europe, Arum maculatum.

Meaning

A plant native to woodlands of northern Europe, Arum maculatum.

Example Sentences

The Arum maculatum is commonly called arrow-root or starch-root, but the vulgar names cows and calves, and lords and ladies, are also known, though not so frequently used.

Word Forms

Synonyms for starch-root

Depending on context, synonyms include cuckoopint, arum, bobbins, lord-and-lady, lords-and-ladies, snake's head.

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