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| finish |
the smooth texture, protective glaze, or fine appearance of a hard surface. [1/11 definitions] |
| flaxy |
like flax in texture. |
| fleshy |
characterized by a juicy or pulpy texture, as fruit or vegetables. [1/2 definitions] |
| frontlet |
the forehead of a bird or animal, esp. when set off by a distinctive color or texture. [1/2 definitions] |
| frozen custard |
a food similar to ice cream but made with skim milk and having a softer smoother texture. |
| garnish |
to place something upon or around (a food) by way of decoration or to provide a complementary flavor, texture, or color. [1/5 definitions] |
| gluten |
a protein found in certain cereal grains, esp. wheat, that gives dough an elastic texture. [1/2 definitions] |
| gluten-free |
of a diet or food substance, not containing gluten, which is an elastic substance that occurs in certain cereal grains and gives dough an elastic texture. |
| gradation |
a gradual almost imperceptible change, especially from one tone or texture to another. [1/3 definitions] |
| grainy |
having grains or a texture resembling grains. [1/2 definitions] |
| Granny Smith |
a variety of apple with a green skin, crisp texture, and tart taste. |
| grassy |
resembling grass, as in color, form, or texture. [1/2 definitions] |
| grit |
the texture or abrasive power of a surface used in grinding or sanding. [1/7 definitions] |
| gummy |
of or resembling gum in texture or consistency. [1/2 definitions] |
| hairy |
resembling hair in texture or appearance. [1/3 definitions] |
| homogeneous |
having the same structure, nature, or texture throughout; uniform. (Cf. heterogeneous.) [1/2 definitions] |
| honeycomb |
something having a similar texture or appearance. [1/4 definitions] |
| indurate |
to make hard in texture; harden. [1/6 definitions] |
| jagged |
rough in texture or quality; uneven or grating. [1/2 definitions] |
| leathery |
similar to leather in appearance or texture; weathered. |
| ligneous |
of or having the texture or appearance of wood; woody. |
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