cornstarch

cornstarch
/kawrn"stahrch'/, n.
a starch or a starchy flour made from corn and used for thickening gravies and sauces, making puddings, etc.
Also called, esp. Brit., corn flour.
[1850-55, Amer.; CORN1 + STARCH]

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