Farina: meaning, definitions and examples

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farina

 

[ fษ™หˆriหnษ™ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

cooking ingredient

Farina is a type of flour made from milled durum wheat. It is commonly used in the preparation of breakfast cereals, pasta, and as a thickening agent in various dishes. Farina has a fine texture and is often cooked to make a creamy, porridge-like dish. This ingredient is valued for its neutral flavor and ability to absorb liquids well. It is rich in carbohydrates and provides a good source of energy.

Synonyms

cereal, flour, grits, meal

Examples of usage

  • She prepared a warm bowl of farina for breakfast.
  • The recipe calls for farina to make the pudding thicker.
  • Farina can be used as a base for various sauces.
  • He added sweetener to his farina to enhance the flavor.

Translations

Translations of the word "farina" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น farinha

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค†เคŸเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Mehl

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ tepung

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฑะพั€ะพัˆะฝะพ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ mฤ…ka

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅฐ้บฆ็ฒ‰

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท farine

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ harina

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท un

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฐ€๊ฐ€๋ฃจ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฏู‚ูŠู‚

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ mouka

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ mรบka

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้ข็ฒ‰

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ moka

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ mjรถls

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ าฑะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒคแƒฅแƒ•แƒ˜แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ un

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ harina

Etymology

The word 'farina' comes from the Latin term 'farina,' which means 'meal' or 'flour.' This Latin term is derived from 'far,' referring to the grain of wheat or spelt. The use of farina dates back to ancient civilizations where it was a staple food source. In many cultures, farina was processed in various ways, often ground into fine flour to create different types of bread and porridge. Over the centuries, farina has remained a significant ingredient in various cuisines, especially in the preparation of breakfast cereals that have gained popularity in Europe and North America. Today, farina is often associated with instant breakfast cereals, providing an easy and convenient cooking option.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #33,446 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.