| 释义 |
far·i·na·ceous
\|farə|nāshəs\ adjective
Etymology: Latin farinaceus, from farina + -aceus -aceous
1.
a. archaic : containing or made of meal or flour
b. : containing or rich in starch : starchy
< farinaceous foods >
< a farinaceous diet lacking in animal protein >
2. : having a powdery surface that appears to be covered with meal — used especially of plant and insect parts
< elytra farinaceous >
3. : like meal in texture or quality
< a farinaceous surface >
also : having an odor like that of freshly ground wheat
• far·i·na·ceous·ly adverb |