Definition of Maranta

1. Noun. Any of numerous herbs of the genus Maranta having tuberous starchy roots and large sheathing leaves.

Generic synonyms: Herb, Herbaceous Plant
Group relationships: Genus Maranta
Specialized synonyms: American Arrowroot, Arrowroot, Maranta Arundinaceae, Obedience Plant

Definition of Maranta

1. n. 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.

Definition of Maranta

1. a tropical plant [n -S]

Medical Definition of Maranta

1. 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. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Maranta

maracock
maracocks
marae
maraes
maraging
maragings
marah
marahs
marai
maramie
maramies
maranatha
maranathas
marang
marang tree
maranta (current term)
marantaceous
marantas
marantic
marantic atrophy
marantic endocarditis
marantic oedema
maras
marasca
marasca cherry
marascas
maraschino
maraschino cherry
maraschinos
marasmic

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