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starch in Greek

starch in Greek is άμυλο — starch means a carbohydrate found in foods like potatoes, rice, and grains, used by the body for energy.

starch in Greek

άμυλο
noun
Pronounced: amylo

What does "starch" mean?

  1. noun A carbohydrate found in foods like potatoes, rice, and grains, used by the body for energy.
    "Pasta is high in starch."
  2. noun A substance used to stiffen fabric, especially collars and shirts, when doing laundry.
    "He always asked the dry cleaner for extra starch in his shirts."
  3. verb To treat fabric with starch to make it stiff.
    "She starched his collar so it would hold its shape."
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starch in a sentence

  • Pasta is high in starch.
  • The chef added a spoonful of starch to thicken the sauce.
  • He always asked the dry cleaner for extra starch in his shirts.
  • She starched his collar so it would hold its shape.

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What is "starch" in Greek?

"starch" in Greek is άμυλο. starch means: A carbohydrate found in foods like potatoes, rice, and grains, used by the body for energy.

How do you pronounce άμυλο?

"starch" in Greek is άμυλο, pronounced "amylo".

How do you use "starch" in a sentence?

Example: "Pasta is high in starch." In Greek, "starch" is άμυλο.

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