Definition of floury

flouryadjective

bột

/ˈflaʊəri//ˈflaʊəri/

The word "floury" comes from the Old French word "fleur," meaning "flower." This is because flour, the fine powder made from grains, was historically considered a "flower" due to its fine texture and resemblance to flower petals. Over time, "fleur" evolved into "flour" in English, and the adjective "floury" emerged to describe things having the texture or appearance of flour.

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covered with flour

phủ bột mì

Example:
  • floury hands

    bàn tay đầy bột

like flour; tasting of flour

như bột mì; nếm thử bột mì

Example:
  • a floury texture

    kết cấu bột

soft and light when they are cooked

mềm và nhẹ khi chúng được nấu chín

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