far·i·na·ceous | \ ˌfer-ə-ˈnā-shəs 
, ˌfa-rə- \
, ˌfa-rə- \Definition of farinaceous
1 : having a mealy texture or surface
2 : containing or rich in starch
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farinaceous
adjectivefar·i·na·ceous | \ ˌfar-ə-ˈnā-shəs \
\Medical Definition of farinaceous
1 : containing or rich in starch
2 : having a mealy texture or surface
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The first known use of farinaceous was in 1646
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