| Pronunciation: | 'korn`stârch | ||
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| Definition: | [n] starch prepared from the grains of corn; used in cooking as a thickener | ||
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| Synonyms: | cornflour | ||
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| See Also: | amylum, starch | ||
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| Definition: | \Corn"starch`\ (-st[aum]rch`), n. Starch made from Indian corn, esp. a fine white flour used for puddings, etc. | ||
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