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.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/farinaceous. Accessed 17 Oct. 2021.
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farinaceous
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far·i·na·ceous
| \ ˌfar-ə-ˈnā-shəs
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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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