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

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

Even Monograno Felicetti, an artisanal brand based in a valley in the Alps, touts that it uses durum wheat from Puglia in some of its products.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 26, 2025

But the folks over at Oh My Veggies created this mostly grain burger, using freekah, a roasted durum wheat, to give their burger mix that chewy taste.

From Salon • Aug. 12, 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