farinaceous
[ far-uh-ney-shuhs ]
/ ˌfær əˈneɪ ʃəs /
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adjective
consisting or made of flour or meal, as food.
containing or yielding starch, as seeds; starchy.
mealy in appearance or nature.
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British Dictionary definitions for farinaceous
farinaceous
/ (ˌfærɪˈneɪʃəs) /
adjective
consisting or made of starch, such as bread, macaroni, and potatoes
having a mealy texture or appearance
containing starchfarinaceous seeds
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Medical definitions for farinaceous
farinaceous
[ făr′ə-nā′shəs ]
adj.
Made from, rich in, or consisting of starch.
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