non-starchy
|non-star-chy|
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/nɑn ˈstɑːr.tʃi/
🇬🇧
/nɒn ˈstɑː.tʃi/
not containing starch
Etymology
The word 'non-starchy' is formed in English by adding the prefix 'non-' (meaning 'not') to the adjective 'starchy' (meaning 'containing starch').
'Starchy' comes from the noun 'starch,' which originated from Middle English 'starch,' from Old English 'stearc' (meaning 'stiff'). The prefix 'non-' was added in modern English to create 'non-starchy.'
Initially, 'non-starchy' simply meant 'not starchy,' and it continues to be used in this way, especially in the context of food and nutrition.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not containing or low in starch; typically used to describe foods that do not have much starch.
Broccoli is a non-starchy vegetable.
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Last updated: 2025/08/04 09:42