MARANTA
\maɹˈantə], \maɹˈantə], \m_a_ɹ_ˈa_n_t_ə]\
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A genus of endogenous plants found in tropical America, and some species also in India. They have tuberous roots containing a large amount of starch, and from one species (arundinacea) arrowroot is obtained. Many kinds are cultivated for ornament.
By Noah Webster.
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Arrow-root-m. Arundinacca, Arrow-root.
By Robley Dunglison
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