as in dusty
consisting of very small particles
shelves of old books covered with floury dust
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Adjective
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Let’s solve this Wordle and hit the not-so-dusty road!
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So if your dusty old printer is starting to kick the can, consider the reliable HP Smart Tank 5101.
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And Beale is perfect as the politically savvy, fine-food-loving Ser Simon, joining in Season 2.
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Los Angeles will shell out $120,000 for outside lawyers to fight a lawsuit filed by Councilmember John Lee challenging an ethics fine.
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Yuzu and mandarin give it a charming hello, while ginger and pink pepper cut through its powdery elements and prevent polarization.
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Watch for powdery mildew, which appears as a white, powdery substance.
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“Floury.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/floury. Accessed 1 Jul. 2026.
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