bulgur

noun

variants or less commonly bulghur
: parched cracked wheat

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Common whole grains include oatmeal, whole wheat flour, farro, quinoa, barley, bulgur, and brown, black, red and wild rice, according to the Mayo Clinic. Hannah Yasharoff, USA TODAY, 15 Jan. 2025 The texture of the raw lamb, minced to a smeary fineness, is lightened with bulgur, and its mildly gamy flavor is warmed and sharpened with nutmeg and salt. Helen Rosner, The New Yorker, 22 Dec. 2024 Tips for Consuming Bulgur Wheat Tabbouleh is a great way to enjoy bulgur, and there are many other ways to include this versatile grain in your diet. Lauren O'Connor, Ms, Health, 2 Oct. 2024 The base here is mushrooms and bulgur, plus vegetables like carrots, onions, and celery. Sam Stone, Bon Appétit, 7 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for bulgur 

Word History

Etymology

Turkish

First Known Use

1926, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of bulgur was in 1926

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“Bulgur.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bulgur. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.

Kids Definition

bulgur

noun
: dried cracked wheat
Etymology

Turkish

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