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floury

English

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Etymology

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

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Adjective

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floury (comparative flourier, superlative flouriest)

  1. Resembling flour.
    Coordinate terms: mealy, grainy, powdery
    These mashed potatoes have a floury texture.
  2. Covered in flour.
    The baker wiped his floury hands on his apron.

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Translations

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Middle English

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Alternative forms

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Etymology

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From flour +‎ -y.

Pronunciation

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Adjective

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floury

  1. Covered in flowers or representations of them; flowery.
  2. Prosperous, thriving; experiencing wealth, fame, or success.
  3. (cooking, rare) Blanketed in flour; floury.

Descendants

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  • English: flowery, floury

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