Definition

A fine powder made from grinding grains, especially wheat, used mainly for baking and cooking.

Example

She added flour to the mixture to make the dough.

Conversation

Hey, do you have any flour for baking cookies?

Yeah, I have some in the pantry; do you need a lot?

Just a cup should be enough for my recipe.

No problem, I’ll grab it for you!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Definition

To cover or coat something with a fine powder made from ground grains, usually wheat.

Example

She decided to flour the baking pan before pouring in the batter.

Tense Forms

Conversation

I need to flour the baking pan before we start.

Good idea! It helps prevent the cake from sticking.

Do you know if I should flour it lightly or heavily?

Root Explanation

Flour → The word 'flour' originates from Old French 'fleur' (meaning flower), which referred to the finest part of the meal or grain. It signifies the purest and most refined product of milling grain, akin to the finest part of a flower.

Memory Tip

Think of 'fleur' meaning flower, and remember that flour is the finest part of the grain, just like the best part of a flower.

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