flossy
adj.— «Most of the good Portland restaurants serve what is known as “flossy” food (for fresh, local, organic, sustainable, seasonable). Flossies are people who believe in these ideals and try to eat in that manner.» —“Portland food is flossy. And that’s a good thing” by Lucy Waverman Globe and Mail (Toronto, Canada) Feb. 2, 2008. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)
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