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flakey

  • a variation of flaky.
    flaky
    adjective
    of or like flakes.

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Occasionally flakey across the top three, with their strongest batters at four and five.

From BBC Nov. 20, 2025

Dorian’s board, for example, calls for flakey salt, citrus zest, fresh herbs, sliced red onions, edible flowers and a generous drizzle of honey.

From Salon Apr. 1, 2025

This species has become increasingly popular among American chefs, proving versatile in dishes with a meaty yet flakey texture.

From National Geographic Sep. 6, 2023

You want big butter chunks in your crust: It helps create a flakey effect, as well as adding delicious buttery hits of flavor!

From Seattle Times Jun. 27, 2023

"Don't put in that stone," he said; "it is flakey, and will soon fall to pieces."

From The Little Gleaner, Vol. X. A Monthly Magazine for the Young by Various