The Collaborative International Dictionary
Curcuma angustifolia
Tikor \Tik"or\, n. [Hind. tikhur.] A starch or arrow-root made from the tubes of an East Indian zinziberaceous plant ( Curcuma angustifolia); also, the plant itself.
Wikipedia
Curcuma angustifolia
Curcuma angustifolia is one of over 80 species belonging to the genus Curcuma , in the family Zingiberaceae. This species is native to the Indian subcontinent and is more commonly known as East Indian Arrowroot or narrow-leaved turmeric in English, and is called "yaipan" in Manipuri, "tikhur" in Hindi, and "Koova" കൂവ in Malayalam. In the Eastern hemisphere, the plant plays an integral role in many cultures.