starchy
starchy
Definition
starchy (stär′c̸hē)
adjective starch′i·er, starch′i·est
- of, containing, or like starch
- stiffened with starch
- stiff; formal; unbending
starch′i·ly adverb
starch′·iness noun
starchy
Usage Examples
Modifies a noun
- carbohydrate: Slowly absorbed starchy carbohydrates help to maintain near normal blood glucose levels.
- carb: Wednesday Food: Meals should be 6 or 7 of protein and starchy carbs.
- food: Tips to increase starchy foods include: For most meals, include generous portions of rice, pasta, baked potatoes, or bread.
- vegetable: They are starchy vegetable fried, roasted, boiled or add to stew.
- root: Many of these Indians were farmers of sorts and raised starchy roots like cassava from which they made bread.
- meal: I have my main starchy meal in the evening.
Modifying Another Word
- so: Because the kernels are so starchy, theyâre good for thickening soups and sauces.
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