First Known Use: 13th century
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1flour
noun \ˈflau̇(-ə)r\
: powder made from a grain (especially wheat) that is used in cooking for making bread, cakes, etc.
Full 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
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Origin of FLOUR
Middle English — more at flower
2flour
verb
: to cover (something) with flour
Full Definition of FLOUR
transitive verb
: to coat with or as if with flour
intransitive verb
: to break up into particles
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First Known Use of FLOUR
circa 1657
FLOUR Defined for Kids
flour
noun \ˈflau̇r\
Definition of FLOUR for Kids
: finely ground wheat or other food product <whole wheat flour> <potato flour>
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