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floury

 

Definitions from WordNet

Adjective floury has 1 sense
  1. floury - resembling flour in fine powdery texture; "a floury clay"
    Antonym:
    coarse (indirect, via fine)

Definitions from the Web

Term: floury

adjective (sense 1): having a powdery or dry texture resembling or reminiscent of flour

Usage: The floury dough needed more water to be kneaded properly.

Usage: The newly baked bread had a soft, floury texture inside.

Related products: Flour, Baking powder, Bread maker

adjective (sense 2): covered or dusted with flour

Usage: The chef put the chicken into the floury mixture before frying it.

Usage: The powdered sugar made the cake look delightfully floury.

Related products: Flour sifter, Pastry brush, Frying pan

adjective (sense 3): abundant or covered with flour

Usage: The baker had a floury apron after a long day of making pastries.

Usage: The kitchen countertop was a mess, all floury from the baking session.

Related products: Apron, Baking sheet, Kitchen towel

noun (sense 1): a type of oatmeal or porridge made from flour

Usage: The traditional Scottish breakfast included a bowl of floury.

Usage: She prepared a warm and comforting floury for her children on a chilly morning.

Related products: Oatmeal, Porridge bowl, Wooden spoon

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