Maranta
Pronunciation : Ma*ran"ta
Part of Speech : n.
Etymology : [NL.] (Bot.)
Definition : Defn: 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 : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913