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FARINACEOUS

Pronunciation (US):

(GB):

 I. (adjective) 

Sense 1

Meaning:

Composed of or covered with particles resembling meal in texture or consistency

Example:

it left a mealy residue

Synonyms:

coarse-grained; farinaceous; grainy; granular; granulose; gritty; mealy

Classified under:

Adjectives

Similar:

coarse; harsh (of textures that are rough to the touch or substances consisting of relatively large particles)

Sense 2

Meaning:

Resembling starch

Synonyms:

amylaceous; amyloid; amyloidal; farinaceous; starchlike

Classified under:

Adjectives

Similar:

starchy (consisting of or containing starch)

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