bulgur

noun

variants or less commonly bulghur
: parched cracked wheat

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One key technique for boosting flavor is to crush fresh scallions together with the bulgur, allowing the scallion juices to seep into the grains and infuse them with a savory aroma. Linda Gassenheimer, Boston Herald, 27 May 2026 To speed this up, spread the bulgur on a baking sheet. Laura McLively, Mercury News, 25 May 2026 Then add on other starters like the baby beets salad tossed with pole beans and quinoa granola or the beef tartare paired with bulgur. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Feb. 2026 If using whole grain emmer, crush the grains with a mortar and pestle or use a food processor to reduce them to the size of medium bulgur. Literary Hub, 4 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for bulgur

Word History

Etymology

Turkish

First Known Use

1926, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of bulgur was in 1926

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“Bulgur.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bulgur. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.

Kids Definition

bulgur

noun
: dried cracked wheat
Etymology

Turkish

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