cornstarchy

Definitions

1. Containing cornstarch.
2. Resembling or characteristic of cornstarch.

Examples

“Never mind⟳ that the sweetbreads à la financière arrive⟳ in a curdled, cornstarchy gravy — the Indian pudding is unsurpassable, with layers of flavor that trickle down like⟳ a windfall of Franklins.”

“For the dishes on most menus, you can usually count⟳ on excellent cole slaw, but the rest⟳ is somewhat uninspired, especially when it runs to canned peas and cornstarchy lemon meringue pie.”

“Cherie is a saloon singer who works at night and sleeps in the day, hence her pale complexion, which her [Marilyn Monroe’s] personal makeup artist, Allan Snyder, achieved by a dusting of white, cornstarchy face⟳ powder and pale pink rouge.”

“Cornstarch (about 1 to 1½ teaspoons per cup of liquid; allow⟳ time for gravy to cook⟳ and overcome⟳ the cornstarchy taste⟳).”

“You’ll get⟳ rid⟳ of any residue cornstarchy taste⟳ if you continue⟳ to simmer the syrup for five minutes or so.”

“Outside in front of the vet’s office, the leaves were flaky, cornstarchy, and the mealy-apple smell⟳ of domestic animal lay⟳ in the air.”

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