starchy
Example Sentences
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She was strictly business in a starchy shirtwaist and shoes.
From Literature
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In most places, “Irish potatoes” means exactly what you think: starchy, dirt-covered tubers.
From Salon
Because they are dense and starchy, eating large amounts can slow the rate at which the stomach empties, a condition known as gastroparesis, or in rare situations, cause a complete blockage.
From Science Daily
We bargain with them to eat a bite or two of vegetables before allowing them second helpings of the starchy things they really want.
Andrew says the "worst offenders" include cereal, scrambled eggs, or starchy food with protein-heavy residues.
From BBC
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