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Meaning of flour
A powder obtained by grinding grain, typically wheat, used as an ingredient in baking and cooking.
Etymology of flour
The word "flour" has its roots in Old French "farine" or "flo(u)r", which is derived from the Latin word "flos", meaning flower, likely due to the fine texture of the powder resembling the delicate texture of flower petals.
Historically, the term has been used since the 14th century to describe the fine powder obtained from grinding grains.
Synonyms
Definitions
- A powder obtained by grinding grain, typically wheat, used as an ingredient in baking and cooking.
- * A type of powder or dust, especially one used for a particular purpose.
Usage Examples
- The recipe requires two cups of flour to make the cake.
- * The baker carefully measured out the flour to ensure the right consistency.
- * The mill produced a fine flour from the wheat.