maranta Meaning, Definition & Usage
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noun any of numerous herbs of the genus Maranta having tuberous starchy roots and large sheathing leaves
WordNet
Ma*ran"ta noun
Etymology
NL.Definitions
(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.