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[n] any of numerous herbs of the genus Maranta having tuberous starchy roots and large sheathing leaves |
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MARANTA is a 7 letter word that starts with M. |
| | See Also: | | American arrowroot, arrowroot, genus Maranta, herb, herbaceous plant, Maranta arundinaceae, obedience plant |
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| Webster's 1913 Dictionary |
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| | Definition: | | \Ma*ran"ta\, n. [NL.] (Bot.)
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
({Maranta arundinacea}) arrowroot is obtained. Many kinds are
cultivated for ornament.
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