Definition

A type of starch or powder obtained from plants, often used in cooking or as a thickening agent.

Example

The chef added fecula to the sauce to make it thicker and creamier.

Conversation

Have you ever tried cooking with fecula?

No, I haven't even heard of it before!

It's actually a starch that can thicken sauces really well.

That sounds interesting! I might give it a shot next time.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Fecula → It originates from Latin 'fecula' (meaning sediment or dregs). The word refers to a starchy substance, often derived from plants, that settles out in a liquid.

Memory Tip

Think of 'sediment' when you remember 'fecula' — it refers to the starchy substance that settles out, just like sediment does in a liquid.

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