Meaning
Maranta arundinacea from the Marantaceae family, a large perennial herb native to the Caribbean area with green leaves about 15 centimeters long.
Etymology
Origin: Unknown
From Lokono aru-aru (literally “meal of meals”), influenced by arrow + root because the plant’s “roots” (more accurately rhizomes) are used on wounds from poison darts to absorb the poison.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
NYT Puzzle Appearances
Accepted in 7 recorded puzzles: