Synonyms of the word

starchlike

• adj. Resembling starch.

amylaceous

• adj. Pertaining to, or of the nature of, starch.
• adj. starchy.

amyloid

• n. A waxy compound of protein and polysaccharides that is found deposited in tissues in amyloidosis.
• n. Any of various starchlike substances.
• adj. Containing or resembling starch.
• adj. (mycology) Applied to a mushroom that turns blue-black upon application of Melzer's reagent.

amyloidal

• adj. Alternative form of amyloid.

farinaceous

• adj. Made from, or rich in, starch or flour.
• adj. Having a floury texture; grainy.

starchy

• adj. Of or pertaining to starch.
• adj. Containing starch.
• adj. Having the quality of fabric starch as applied to fabric; stiff, hard; starched.
• adj. Having a starched personality; stiffly formal.