farinose en · ADJ
Etymology
Borrowed from Late Latin farīnōsus, from Latin farīna. By surface analysis, farin(a) + -ose.
Meanings
-
Yielding or related to farina
a farinose substance
- Covered with a sort of white, mealy powder, like the leaves of some poplars, and the body of certain insects; mealy
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| most farinose | Degree=Sup | lexicographic | |
| more farinose | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic |