Starchiest: meaning, definitions and examples
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starchiest
[ ˈstɑːr.tʃi.est ]
food description
Starchiest refers to the highest content of starch in a food item. Starch is a carbohydrate that is found in many plants and is a major source of energy. Foods that are often described as starchiest include potatoes, rice, and corn. In dietary contexts, starchiest foods are considered filling and can be a key ingredient in meals.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The starchy potatoes were perfect for mashing.
- Corn is one of the starchiest crops we grow.
- During dinner, he preferred the starchy side dishes.
Translations
Translations of the word "starchiest" in other languages:
🇵🇹 mais amiláceo
🇮🇳 सबसे स्टार्चयुक्त
🇩🇪 stärkereichster
🇮🇩 paling bertepung
🇺🇦 найбільш крохмалистий
🇵🇱 najbardziej skrobiowy
🇯🇵 最もデンプン質の
🇫🇷 le plus amidonné
🇪🇸 el más almidonado
🇹🇷 en nişastalı
🇰🇷 가장 전분이 많은
🇸🇦 الأكثر نشوية
🇨🇿 nejvíce škrobnatý
🇸🇰 najškrobovejší
🇨🇳 最淀粉的
🇸🇮 največji škrobni
🇮🇸 stærðasta sterkja
🇰🇿 ең крахмалды
🇬🇪 ყველაზე სახამებელი
🇦🇿 ən nişastalı
🇲🇽 el más almidonado
Etymology
The word 'starchy' comes from the noun 'starch', which has its roots in Middle English 'starche', derived from Old French 'estarch', and further back to Latin 'starchum'. The Latin term is derived from Greek 'starchos', meaning 'meal' or 'flour', which itself may have Semitic origins. The suffix '-iest', used to form the superlative degree of adjectives, indicates that something possesses the quality to the greatest extent. Together, the term 'starchiest' thus denotes the highest concentration of starch in a given food item. Usage of the word has evolved to often describe certain food types in culinary and nutritional contexts.
Word Frequency Rank
With rank #43,458, this word is among the least frequently used in common English. Understanding it can be beneficial for comprehensive language mastery, but it's not essential for most learners.