bulgur

American

[buhl-ger, bool-] / ˈbʌl gər, ˈbʊl- /

noun

a form of wheat that has been parboiled, cracked, and dried.

bulgur British

/ ˈbʌlɡə /

noun

Also called: burghul. a kind of dried cracked wheat

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Etymology

Origin of bulgur

1925–30; < Turkish (< Arabic burghul, burghūl ) < Persian

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bulgur

The fancy shoppy-shop with quinoa and bulgur in matte, tasteful tubs?

From Salon ● Feb. 12, 2026

Adding some cooked whole grains like farro or bulgur wheat also boosts the nutritional value, and adds heft.

From Washington Times ● Nov. 13, 2023

It was not always possible to adhere to these recommendations as foods like bulgur wheat and green plantain were far more expensive.

From Salon ● Oct. 5, 2023

Henry recommends serving this with a grain such as brown rice, bulgur or freekeh cooked with finely grated orange zest.

From Washington Post ● Nov. 3, 2022

“We had apples; Fisher’s Flour Mill on Harbor Island, all bulgur and flour sacks; banana ships; steel ships,” he says.

From Seattle Times ● Sep. 30, 2022

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