arrowhead

views updated Jun 11 2018

ar·row·head / ˈarōˌhed; ˈer-/ • n. 1. the pointed end of an arrow, typically wedge-shaped. ∎  a decorative device resembling an arrowhead. 2. an aquatic or semiaquatic plant (genus Sagittaria, family Alismataceae) with arrow-shaped leaves and three-petaled white flowers. Several species include the common broad-leaved arrowhead (S. latifolia).

Arrowhead

views updated May 29 2018

Arrowhead ★★½ 1953

A long-running argument between a tough Cavalry scout and an Apache chief pits the cow-boys against the Indians in this western fantasy. The personal battles that become all-out wars turn back to fist-fights before the matter is finally settled. 105m/C VHS, DVD . Charlton Heston, Jack Palance, Katy Jurado, Brian Keith, Milburn Stone; D: Charles Marquis Warren; C: Ray Rennahan.

arrowhead

views updated May 14 2018

arrowhead Aquatic plant (Saggitaria sagittifolia); both leaves and root are used in Chinese cooking. Also known as tule potato or wappato.