About The Word Maranta
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Maranta
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What's The Definition Of Maranta?
[n] any of numerous herbs of the genus Maranta having tuberous starchy roots and large sheathing leaves
Synonyms | Synonyms for Maranta: Related Terms | Find terms related to Maranta: See Also | American arrowroot | arrowroot | genus Maranta | herb | herbaceous plant | Maranta arundinaceae | obedience plant Maranta In Webster's Dictionary \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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