flour — a powder obtained by grinding grain, typically wheat, and used to make bread, cakes, and pastry
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a powder obtained by grinding grain, typically wheat, and used to make bread, cakes, and pastry
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈflaʊər/
Example Sentences
- The chef accidentally sneezed into the flour and created the world's first 'seasoned' bread mix.
- She measured two cups of flour for the chocolate chip cookies.
- My diet plan was going well until I discovered that pizza dough requires flour - my kryptonite!
flour
NOUN[/ˈflaʊər/]
a powder obtained by grinding grain, typically wheat, and used to make bread, cakes, and pastry
She sifts flour onto the counter before rolling out the dough.
Hour after hour, flour needs power!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word flour derives from Middle English flour, which came from Old French flor meaning 'flower'. The term originally referred to the finest part of ground grain, metaphorically called the 'flower' of the cereal because it represented the most refined and valuable portion.
Breakdown
flor (Old French: 'flower') → flour (the finest, most refined part of grain). The semantic shift reflects the notion that flour was the 'best bloom' or premium product of milling.
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📝Examples
“The chef accidentally sneezed into the flour and created the world's first 'seasoned' bread mix.”
“She measured two cups of flour for the chocolate chip cookies.”
“My diet plan was going well until I discovered that pizza dough requires flour - my kryptonite!”
“The bakery uses only organic flour in their artisanal breads.”
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