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a starchy and demanding teacher
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That starchy cliché, from Batman’s Alfred to Mr. Carson in Downton Abbey, has been reimagined.
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Mark Ellwood, Robb Report, 12 Sep. 2024
Caviar purists suggest that the ideal way to enjoy a hit of the briny roe is atop something starchy and a little rich.
—Lauren Joseph, New York Times, 25 Nov. 2024
The secret to the creamy sauce is reserving a cup of the starchy pasta water, which binds the cheeses to the pasta when combined.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 27 Oct. 2024
This can be confusing, because starchy potatoes are the best for mashing.
—Mary Claire Britton, Southern Living, 22 Nov. 2024
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Mark Ellwood, Robb Report, 12 Sep. 2024
Caviar purists suggest that the ideal way to enjoy a hit of the briny roe is atop something starchy and a little rich.
—Lauren Joseph, New York Times, 25 Nov. 2024
The secret to the creamy sauce is reserving a cup of the starchy pasta water, which binds the cheeses to the pasta when combined.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 27 Oct. 2024
This can be confusing, because starchy potatoes are the best for mashing.
—Mary Claire Britton, Southern Living, 22 Nov. 2024
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“Starchy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/starchy. Accessed 25 Dec. 2024.
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starchy
adjective
starchier; starchiest
1
: containing, consisting of, or resembling starch
starchy foods
2
: consisting of or marked by formality or stiffness
starchiness
noun
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