This word is from the Spanish almidón (meaning: starch).
al·mi·ról
fabric starch
Old-fashioned substance used to “stiffen” laundry. Think of starched collars.
Water-diluted cornstarch gives body to clothes. These days, fabric conditioners can be bought at the supermarkets.
KAHULUGAN SA TAGALOG
almiról: gawgaw na ginagamit sa pagpapatigas ng labada

possible spelling variation: almerol