durum wheat

American  

[door-uhm, dyoor-] / ˈdʊər əm, ˈdyʊər- /

noun

1. a wheat, Triticum turgidum, the grain of which yields flour used in making pasta.

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Etymology

Origin of durum wheat

1905–10; < New Latin, the earlier specific epithet. See dure ¹

Example Sentences

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

Australian durum wheat varieties are all highly susceptible to FHB, but it is unclear what level of resistance exists in bread-wheat varieties.

From Science Daily • Apr. 26, 2024

The country has aimed at self-sufficiency this year in production of durum wheat, the main grain that it produces.

From Reuters • Jun. 27, 2022

Macaroni Flour is made from durum wheat, according to Saunders a variety of hard, spring wheat.

From Human Foods and Their Nutritive Value by Snyder, Harry