cornflour

/kɔːrnˈflaʊər/

Definitions

1. noun

a fine white powder obtained from the endosperm of corn, used in cooking, particularly for thickening sauces.

“She added a tablespoon of cornflour to the soup to thicken it.”

2. noun

another term for maize flour.

“In some parts of the world, cornflour is simply referred to as maize flour.”

Synonyms

  • cornstarch
  • maize flour

Antonyms

  • thickener