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farinaceous

adjective

composed of or covered with particles resembling meal in texture or consistency

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Word Facts

Word length
11
Starts with
F
Ends with
S
Contains
AR
Scrabble score
16

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Pronunciation

ˌfæɹəˈneɪʃəs

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Definitions

adjective

  1. composed of or covered with particles resembling meal in texture or consistency

    “granular sugar”

adjective

  1. resembling starch

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Example Sentences

granular sugar
the photographs were grainy and indistinct
it left a mealy residue

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