Friday, July 19, 2024

Word of the Day: Farinaceous

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Friday, July 19, 2024
Farinaceous
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adjective 1. Consisting of or containing starch.
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Latin, mid-17th century
Why This Word?
This word comes from the late Latin "farinaceus," originally from the Latin "farina," meaning "flour, meal." If asked to name farinaceous foods, many people would likely turn to comfort foods such as potatoes, bread, pasta, and rice. ...
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