floury

Definition

Resembling flour.

Etymology

From Middle English floury, equivalent to flour + -y. Piecewise doublet of flowery.

Example Sentences

• "These mashed potatoes have a floury texture."
• "The baker wiped his floury hands on his apron."
• "Boil four large floury potatoes till they are thoroughly done; peel them and mash them smooth with the back of a spoon"