floury

adjective

ˈflau̇(ə)rē 

-ri

1

: of or resembling flour especially in fine powdery texture

a floury clay

2

: covered with flour

wiped her floury hands on her apron

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floury

adjective

ˈflau̇(ə)r-ē

1

: of, relating to, or resembling flour

2

: covered with flour