CORNSTARCH


Meaning of CORNSTARCH in English

/kawrn"stahrch'/ , n.

a starch or a starchy flour made from corn and used for thickening gravies and sauces, making puddings, etc.

Also called, esp. Brit., corn flour .

[ 1850-55, Amer.; CORN 1 + STARCH ]

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