Cornstarchy

adj

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Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Containing cornstarch.

    "Never mind that the sweetbreads à la financière arrive in a curdled, cornstarchy gravy — the Indian pudding is unsurpassable, with layers of flavor that trickle down like a windfall of Franklins."

  2. 2
    Resembling or characteristic of cornstarch.

    "Cornstarch (about 1 to 1½ teaspoons per cup of liquid; allow time for gravy to cook and overcome the cornstarchy taste)."

Synonyms

All synonyms
cornstarched

Example

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"Never mind that the sweetbreads à la financière arrive in a curdled, cornstarchy gravy — the Indian pudding is unsurpassable, with layers of flavor that trickle down like a windfall of Franklins."

Etymology

From cornstarch + -y.

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