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semolina
[ sem-uh-lee-nuh ]
/ ˌsɛm əˈli nə /
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noun
a granular, milled product of durum wheat, consisting almost entirely of endosperm particles, used chiefly in the making of pasta.
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Origin of semolina
1790–1800; alteration of Italian semolino, equivalent to semol(a) bran (≪ Latin simila flour) + -ino diminutive suffix
Words nearby semolina
semiyearly, Semmelweis, Semmelweiss, Semmes, semmit, semolina, Sempach, semper fi, semper fidelis, semper idem, semper paratus
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British Dictionary definitions for semolina
semolina
/ (ˌsɛməˈliːnə) /
noun
the large hard grains of wheat left after flour has been bolted, used for puddings, soups, etc
Word Origin for semolina
C18: from Italian semolino, diminutive of semola bran, from Latin simila very fine wheat flour
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