Meaning & use
farinaceous
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Consisting of, containing, or resembling flour or starch; mealy in texture.
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Rice, pasta, and bread are all farinaceous foods central to many diets.
The potato has a soft, farinaceous texture when baked.
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From the Latin "farina," meaning flour or meal, the same root that gives English "farina," a type of ground cereal used in porridge.
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starchymealy
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