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mealy

/ˈmiːli/

Translations

mealyadjective

mealier

Comp.

mealiest

Super.

/ˈmiːli/

farineuxSe dit surtout d'une texture sèche et granuleuse, notamment pour les fruits.

This pear is mealy and lacks juice.

Cette poire est farineuse et manque de jus.

Additional translations

poudreuxSe dit d'un aspect couvert de poudre ou rappelant de la farine.

Synonyms

mealyadjective

Having a dry, powdery texture or consistency, often resembling meal or flour.

The apple was overripe and had a mealy texture that was unpleasant to eat.

Covered with or resembling meal or powder.

The leaves of the plant were mealy, giving them a dusty appearance.