flour

¹flour

noun \ˈflau̇(-ə)r\

Definition of FLOUR

1

: a product consisting of finely milled wheat; also : a similar product made from another grain or food product (as dried potatoes or fish)

2

: a fine soft powder

— flour·less adjective

— floury \-ē\ adjective

Examples of FLOUR

1. a five-pound bag of flour
2. mix the two flours together

Origin of FLOUR

Middle English — more at flower

First Known Use: 13th century

Other Food Terms

Reuben, calamari, chuck, curry, edamame, foie gras, hummus, leaven, nonpareil, peel