Durum: meaning, definitions and examples

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durum

 

[ หˆdสŠrษ™m ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

grain type

Durum is a hard variety of wheat that is high in protein and gluten content. It is primarily used to make pasta due to its strong gluten structure, which helps the pasta maintain its shape during cooking. Known for its golden color, durum wheat is often ground into semolina for this purpose. It is also used in the production of couscous and some types of bread, particularly in Mediterranean and Middle Eastern cuisines.

Synonyms

hard wheat, semolina wheat

Examples of usage

  • The chef preferred using durum flour for his handmade pasta.
  • Durum wheat is essential for making traditional Italian spaghetti.
  • Many artisanal bakeries use durum in their bread recipes.

Translations

Translations of the word "durum" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น durum

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฆเฅเคฐเฅเคฎ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Durum

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ durum

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะดัƒั€ัƒะผ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ durum

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ‡ใƒฅใƒฉใƒ 

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท durum

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ durum

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท durum

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋“€๋Ÿผ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฏูˆุฑูˆู…

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ durum

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ durum

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆœ้ฒๅง†

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ durum

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ durum

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะดาฏั€าฏะผ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ“แƒฃแƒ แƒฃแƒ›แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ durum

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ durum

Etymology

The word 'durum' comes from the Latin term 'durum', meaning 'hard', which reflects the strength and texture of this particular type of wheat. Cultivation of durum wheat dates back thousands of years and is believed to have originated in the eastern Mediterranean region. It was a staple in ancient civilizations, particularly among the Romans and Greeks, who recognized its value. Over time, durum wheat spread to various parts of Europe, North Africa, and eventually the Americas. Today, it is one of the most widely grown wheat varieties, particularly in Italy, Canada, and the United States, where it is fundamental to the pasta industry.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #25,026, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.