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durum wheat

American  
[door-uhm, dyoor-] / ˈdʊər əm, ˈdjʊər- /

noun

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


Etymology

Origin of durum wheat

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

Example Sentences

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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

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

With global production of durum wheat headed for a 22-year low, Italy's famed pasta makers have had to turn to unusual suppliers such as Turkey for their main ingredient.

From Reuters • Aug. 30, 2023

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

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