Definition of: mealy

(mē′lē) adjective meal·i·er, meal·i·est
1. Having a resemblance to or the qualities or taste of meal; farinaceous.
2. Overspread or besprinkled with or as with meal; pale-colored; of anemic appearance.
3. Having the appearance of being covered with meal; farinose.
4. Mealy-mouthed.
5. Friable; floury: said of the endosperm of malt.
6. Flecked with white spots: said of cattle.
7. Smooth-flavored; harsh to the taste: said of tea. –meal′i·ness noun