bulgur
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of bulgur
1925–30; < Turkish (< Arabic burghul, burghūl ) < Persian
Example Sentences
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The fancy shoppy-shop with quinoa and bulgur in matte, tasteful tubs?
From Salon ● Feb. 12, 2026
We use coarse bulgur - and a good amount of it - to make the salad more grain-centric.
From Washington Times ● Dec. 1, 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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