cornstarch
Translation
cornflour
Examples
Use cornstarch to thicken the sauce.
Use cornflour to thicken the sauce.
Grammar Patterns
((cornstarch)) cornflour I need to buy some cornstarch.
Similar Words
Synonyms: cornflour (in the UK), arrowroot, potato starch
Etymology
A compound of 'corn' (maize) and 'starch' (a carbohydrate). Literally 'starch from corn'.
Memory Tips
Think of it as two simple words combined: 'corn' and 'starch'. It's the starch that comes from corn, used in cooking.