Starchy: meaning, definitions and examples
🍚
starchy
[ ˈstɑːrtʃi ]
food characteristic
Starchy describes foods that are high in starch content, such as potatoes, bread, and pasta. These foods are typically high in carbohydrates and can provide a quick source of energy.
Synonyms
carbohydrate-rich, filling, heavy.
Examples of usage
- Potatoes are a starchy vegetable.
- Many people include starchy foods in their diet for energy.
- Rice is a staple starchy food in many cultures.
- Eating too many starchy foods can lead to weight gain.
Translations
Translations of the word "starchy" in other languages:
🇵🇹 amiláceo
🇮🇳 स्टार्चयुक्त
🇩🇪 stärkehaltig
🇮🇩 bertepung
🇺🇦 крохмальний
🇵🇱 skrobiasty
🇯🇵 デンプン質の
🇫🇷 amylacé
🇪🇸 almidonado
🇹🇷 nişasta içeren
🇰🇷 전분이 많은
🇸🇦 نشوي
🇨🇿 škrobový
🇸🇰 škrobový
🇨🇳 富含淀粉的
🇸🇮 škrobast
🇮🇸 mjölkur
🇰🇿 крахмалды
🇬🇪 მარცვლოვანი
🇦🇿 nişasta tərkibli
🇲🇽 almidonoso
Etymology
The word 'starchy' is derived from 'starch,' which comes from the Middle English 'sterche,' from Old English 'styrce,' meaning 'a form of 'sterek,' meaning 'to stiffen or solidify.' The transition to the current form occurred in the late 19th century as food science began to evolve. Starch itself is a polysaccharide that is an important carbohydrate in human diets, thus leading to the adjective 'starchy' being used to describe foods high in starch. Starch is prevalent in various forms around the world, and its importance in the culinary context has led to the widespread use of 'starchy' to classify these food types.