English Explanatory Dictionary

floury

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Resembling flour.
  2. Covered in flour.
  3. High in starch; tending to break down easily when cooked.

Pronunciation

/ˈflaʊəɹi/ /ˈflaʊɹi/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-floury.wav

Word forms

floury flourier flouriest

Etymology

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

Antonyms

unfloury waxy

Related words

wood flour

Derived words

flourily flouriness floury baker floury miller
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