starchy

[US]/'stɑːtʃɪ/
[UK]/'stɑrtʃi/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj. containing a lot of starch; rigid; formal.

Phrases & Collocations

starchy foods

starchy vegetables

starchy texture

Example Sentences

A finance-ministry worker who had brought from home a lunch box of chicken breast and mashed malanga (a starchy root) supported the change.

The results showed that Abscisic acid (ABA) and ethrel could improve the single cell area of wheat starchy endosperm, thus affect the quality and grain weight of wheat.

Potatoes are a starchy vegetable.

Corn is another starchy grain.

Sweet potatoes are a nutritious starchy root vegetable.

Starchy foods like bread and pasta provide energy.

A starchy diet can lead to weight gain if not balanced with other nutrients.

Some people prefer starchy foods for their filling and satisfying qualities.

Root vegetables like yams and taro are also starchy options.

Cassava is a starchy tuber used in many cuisines around the world.

A balanced diet includes a variety of starchy and non-starchy foods.

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