bulgar

/ˈbʌlɡər/

Definitions

1. noun

A coarse, granular form of wheat, rye, or barley used in cooking, especially in Eastern European cuisine.

“She added bulgar to the salad for extra texture and nutrition.”

2. verb

To roughen or break into small fragments, as if by pounding or crushing.

“The farmer bulgared the grain to prepare it for milling.”

Synonyms

  • crumb
  • grain
  • millet

Antonyms

  • purify
  • refine