qiàn

plant allied to the waterlily

Senses

qiàn gorgon euryale

(bound form) gorgon plant; an aquatic herb with large round leaves and purple flowers whose seeds are edible and used in medicine

qiàn starch thickening

(bound form) thick liquid made of starch and water, used in cooking to thicken sauces or soups

References

see 芡/芡 芡实/芡實
see 芡/芡 鸡头/雞頭
see 芡/芡 勾芡/勾芡
see 芡/芡 芡粉/芡粉
abbreviation 芡粉/芡粉 芡/芡