farinaceous

adjective

far·i·na·ceous ˌfer-ə-ˈnā-shəs

ˌfa-rə-

1

: having a mealy texture or surface

2

: containing or rich in starch

Word History

First Known Use

1646, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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“Farinaceous.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/farinaceous. Accessed 7 Feb. 2023.

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farinaceous

adjective

far·i·na·ceous ˌfar-ə-ˈnā-shəs

1

: containing or rich in starch

2

: having a mealy texture or surface

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