Definition

A type of coarse flour made from wheat, often used to make pasta and other dishes.

Example

She used semolina to prepare the homemade pasta for dinner.

Conversation

Have you ever cooked with semolina before?

Yeah, I used it to make some homemade pasta last week.

That sounds delicious! I’ve heard semolina gives pasta a nice texture.

It really does, you should definitely try it sometime!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Semolina comes from the Italian word 'semola', which is derived from the Latin 'simila' (meaning flour or meal). The word refers to a type of flour made from durum wheat, often used in pasta and desserts.

Memory Tip

Think of 'semola' as a type of flour, and remember that semolina is a specific kind of flour made from durum wheat.

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