farinaceous








adjective

  1. consisting or made of flour or meal, as food.
  2. containing or yielding starch, as seeds; starchy.
  3. mealy in appearance or nature.

adjective

  1. consisting or made of starch, such as bread, macaroni, and potatoes
  2. having a mealy texture or appearance
  3. containing starchfarinaceous seeds
adj.

1640s, from Late Latin farinaceus, from farina (see farina).

adj.

  1. Made from, rich in, or consisting of starch.
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