farinaceous

adjective

far·​i·​na·​ceous ˌfer-ə-ˈnā-shəs 

ˌfa-rə-

1

: having a mealy texture or surface

2

: containing or rich in starch

Word History

First Known Use

1646, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Medical Definition

farinaceous

adjective

far·​i·​na·​ceous ˌfar-ə-ˈnā-shəs 

1

: containing or rich in starch

2

: having a mealy texture or surface