durum
Britishnoun
Etymology
Origin of durum
C20: short for New Latin trīticum dūrum, literally: hard wheat
Example Sentences
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While ancient varieties were shaped by intense competition, modern "elite" durum wheat has been bred to be less aggressive.
From Science Daily • Apr. 8, 2026
On the other hand, crops such as sunflower, durum wheat, soybean, chickpeas, lemon and okra could become more viable, particularly in southwestern England or near the Scottish coast.
From Barron's • Oct. 31, 2025
The region is Italy’s breadbasket, typically producing more durum wheat than any other part of the country, and locals often eat pasta twice a day.
From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 26, 2025
Each pasta — which is made from wheat flour, durum wheat semolina and egg — is rolled thin and shaped like a sunflower.
From Salon • Aug. 7, 2025
E. V. Wilcox says in Farming that in 1899 a small quantity of durum or macaroni wheat was introduced into this country for trial.
From Three Acres and Liberty by Hall, Bolton
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