semolina
[ sem-uh-lee-nuh ]
noun
a granular, milled product of durum wheat, consisting almost entirely of endosperm particles, used chiefly in the making of pasta.
Origin of semolina
11790–1800; alteration of Italian semolino, equivalent to semol(a) bran (≪ Latin simila flour) + -ino diminutive suffix
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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
Origin of semolina
1C18: from Italian semolino, diminutive of semola bran, from Latin simila very fine wheat flour
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