Meanings
Food that is rich in carbohydrates, particularly in the form of starch.
خود میں نشاستے کی بڑی مقدار رکھنے والی غذا۔
نشاستی غذا
nashashti ghiza
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Common Collocations
- high-starchy food
- starchy food sources
- balanced starchy diet
Example Sentences
Rice is a common starchy food found in many cultures.
چاول بہت سے ثقافتوں میں پایا جانے والا ایک عام نشاستی غذا ہے۔
Chawal bohat se saqafatoun mein paya jane wala aik aam nashashti ghiza hai.
Potatoes are often considered a starchy food.
آلو اکثر ایک نشاستی غذا تصور کیے جاتے ہیں۔
Aloo aksar aik nashashti ghiza tasavvur kiye jate hain.
Eating too much starchy food can lead to weight gain.
بہت زیادہ نشاستی غذا کھانے سے وزن بڑھ سکتا ہے۔
Bohat zyada nashashti ghiza khane se wazan barh sakta hai.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of 'starchy' as those carb-loaded foods that fill you up quickly.
Imagine a bowl of rice, potatoes, and bread.
📖 Etymology
Origin: English "starchy food" — food high in starch content
First known use: 20th century
The term 'starchy food' has been used in English to refer to foods that are rich in starch, particularly carbohydrates that are often found in grains, legumes, and tubers.