starchy

Example Sentences

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In the frosty air, with their starchy beards and extravagant ear tufts, they looked magisterial.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 30, 2026

In most places, “Irish potatoes” means exactly what you think: starchy, dirt-covered tubers.

From Salon • Mar. 17, 2026

Andrew says the "worst offenders" include cereal, scrambled eggs, or starchy food with protein-heavy residues.

From BBC • Feb. 18, 2026

Cavities form when bacteria erode tooth enamel, often due to sugary or starchy foods, inadequate brushing, or genetic factors.

From Science Daily • Oct. 27, 2025

The door is half open and Mother is sitting up in her starchy white nightgown.

From "The Help" by Kathryn Stockett