bulgur

noun

variants or less commonly bulghur
: parched cracked wheat

Examples of bulgur in a Sentence

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Tips for Consuming Bulgur Wheat Tabbouleh is a great way to enjoy bulgur, and there are many other ways to include this versatile grain in your diet. Lauren O'Connor, Ms, Health, 2 Oct. 2024 The base here is mushrooms and bulgur, plus vegetables like carrots, onions, and celery. Sam Stone, Bon Appétit, 7 Aug. 2024 Instead, this salad veers south for inspiration and replaces the bulgur with quinoa. Lynda Balslev, The Mercury News, 8 Apr. 2024 When ready to eat, carve out a hole in the center of the skillet by moving the bulgur to the sides. Laura McLively, The Mercury News, 20 Mar. 2024 See all Example Sentences for bulgur 

Word History

Etymology

Turkish

First Known Use

1926, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of bulgur was in 1926

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“Bulgur.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bulgur. Accessed 23 Dec. 2024.

Kids Definition

bulgur

noun
: dried cracked wheat
Etymology

Turkish

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