I. ˈflau̇(-ə)r noun
Etymology: Middle English — more at flower
Date: 13th century
1. : a product consisting of finely milled wheat ; also : a similar product made from another grain or food product (as dried potatoes or fish)
2. : a fine soft powder
• flour·less adjective
• floury -ē adjective
II. verb
Date: circa 1657
transitive verb
: to coat with or as if with flour
intransitive verb
: to break up into particles