British term for cornstarch (thickening agent).
Cornflour
Etymology & History
British term for cornstarch (thickening agent). From corn (maize) starch. Americans use 'cornstarch'. British 'cornflour' can confuse Americans who might think it means corn meal.
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General British
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Era
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Language
Mild
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Formality
Informal
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