amidon
|am-i-don|
C2
/ˈæmɪˌdɒn/
starch
Etymology
Etymology Information
'amidon' originates from French, specifically the word 'amidon', where 'amidon' meant 'starch'.
Historical Evolution
'amidon' has been used in French culinary contexts and has been adopted into English to refer to starch in specific culinary uses.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'starch', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a term used in French for 'starch', particularly in culinary contexts.
The chef used amidon to thicken the sauce.
Synonyms
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