Cornfloury

adj

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Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    With cornflour.

    "They contain tiny amounts of unrecognizable stewed-to-a-rag meat in a sea of pasta and cornfloury gravy, heavily charged with onion essence and monosodium glutamate, that bringer-out of flavour that figures in so many convenience foods."

  2. 2
    Resembling or characteristic of cornflour.

    "Cook the custard over a low heat, stirring constantly until the custard thickens and no cornfloury taste remains."

Synonyms

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cornfloured

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"They contain tiny amounts of unrecognizable stewed-to-a-rag meat in a sea of pasta and cornfloury gravy, heavily charged with onion essence and monosodium glutamate, that bringer-out of flavour that figures in so many convenience foods."

Etymology

From cornflour + -y.

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