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farinaceous. adjective. far· i· na· ceous ˌfar-ə-ˈnā-shəs. 1. : containing or rich in starch. 2. : having a mealy texture or surface.
Farinaceous definition: consisting or made of flour or meal, as food.. See examples of FARINACEOUS used in a sentence.
farinaceous (comparative more farinaceous, superlative most farinaceous) Made from, or rich in, starch or flour. Mr. Pumblechook's premises in the High-street of the market town, were of a peppercorny and character, as the premises of a corn-chandler and seedsman should be.
1. consisting or made of starch, such as bread, macaroni, and potatoes. 2. having a mealy texture or appearance. 3. containing starch. farinaceous seeds. Collins English Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers. farinaceous in American English. (ˌfærəˈneɪʃəs ) adjective. 1. containing, consisting of, or made from flour or meal. 2. like meal
Examples of how to use “farinaceous” in a sentence from Cambridge Dictionary.
farinaceous. (ˌfærɪˈneɪʃəs) adj. 1. (Cookery) consisting or made of starch, such as bread, macaroni, and potatoes. 2. (Pathology) having a mealy texture or appearance. 3. (Botany) containing starch: farinaceous seeds.
adjective. composed of or covered with particles resembling meal in texture or consistency. synonyms: coarse-grained, grainy, granular, granulose, gritty, mealy. coarse, harsh. of textures that are rough to the touch or substances consisting of relatively large particles.
Farinaceous Definition. Containing, consisting of, or made from flour or meal. Like meal. Having a mealy or powdery texture. Containing starch.
A complete guide to the word "FARINACEOUS": definitions, pronunciations, synonyms, grammar insights, collocations, examples, and translations.
What does the adjective farinaceous mean? There are six meanings listed in OED's entry for the adjective farinaceous , one of which is labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.