floury

adj

Etymology: From Middle English floury, equivalent to flour + -y. Piecewise doublet of flowery.

1. Resembling flour.

   “These mashed potatoes have a floury texture.”

2. Covered in flour.

   “The baker wiped his floury hands on his apron.”

3. High in starch; tending to break down easily when cooked.

   “Boil four large floury potatoes till they are thoroughly done; peel them and mash them smooth with the back of a spoon”

   “As we all know, there are great differences among potatoes; some are waxy, others floury; and these, again, vary according to the manner and degree of cooking.”