semolina

noun

sem·​o·​li·​na ˌse-mə-ˈlē-nə How to pronounce semolina (audio)
: the purified middlings of hard wheat (such as durum) used especially for pasta (such as macaroni or spaghetti)

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The sesame semolina loaf and morning rolls are two of my go-tos—think a less sweet, more croissant-like pastry. Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 25 Jan. 2025 The ingredients are no mystery – semolina flour, water, and salt. Joan Gaylord, The Christian Science Monitor, 17 Jan. 2025 The cone was dumping enriched semolina flour into a gigantic tank. Dhruv Khullar, The New Yorker, 6 Jan. 2025 It's served on buttered and grilled semolina bread that works beautifully, providing just the right amount of crunch, while maintaining its pillowy interior. Keith Pandolfi, The Enquirer, 24 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for semolina 

Word History

Etymology

Italian semolino, diminutive of semola bran, from Latin simila wheat flour

First Known Use

1797, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of semolina was in 1797

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“Semolina.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/semolina. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.

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semolina

noun
sem·​o·​li·​na ˌsem-ə-ˈlē-nə How to pronounce semolina (audio)
: a grainy powder that is milled from hard wheat (as durum wheat) and is often used to make pasta (as spaghetti)

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