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

Rhymes for farinaceous

• diatomaceous
• unostentatious
• arenaceous
• argillaceous
• carbonaceous
• contumacious
• coriaceous
• efficacious
• foliaceous
• membranaceous
• ochraceous
• olivaceous

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