starch (n)
amylum (n)

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type n
lex_filenum 27
def a complex carbohydrate found chiefly in seeds, fruits, tubers, roots and stem pith of plants, notably in corn, potatoes, wheat, and rice
def an important foodstuff and used otherwise especially in adhesives and as fillers and stiffeners for paper and textiles
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Hypernym polysaccharide, polyose
Derivationally related form starch → starchy; starch → starch
Hyponym arum; cassava, cassava starch, manioc, manioca; arrowroot; cornstarch, cornflour; sago; amyloid; Otaheite arrowroot, Otaheite arrowroot starch
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Derivationally related form starchy → starch; starch → starch
Hypernym arum; cassava, cassava starch, manioc, manioca; arrowroot; cornstarch, cornflour; sago; amyloid; Otaheite arrowroot, Otaheite arrowroot starch
Hyponym polysaccharide, polyose

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