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farinaceous

adjective far·i·na·ceous \ ˌfer-ə-ˈnā-shəs , ˌfa-rə- \

Definition of farinaceous

1 : having a mealy texture or surface
2 : containing or rich in starch

First Known Use of farinaceous

1646

in the meaning defined at sense 1

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farinaceous

adjective far·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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