farinose Meaning, Definition & Usage

Far`i*nose" adjective

Etymology

L. farinosus: cf. F. farineux.

Definitions

1. Yielding farinaa; as, farinose substances.
2. (Bot. & Zoöl.)Civered with a sort of white, mealy powder, as the leaves of some poplars, and the body of certain insects; mealy.