durum

/ˈdʊrʊm/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of hard, coarse wheat flour, often used to make bread and pasta.

“The chef used durum flour to make the traditional Italian bread.”

2. adjective

Hard; unyielding.

“The durum rock was difficult to climb.”

Synonyms

  • coarse
  • hard

Antonyms

  • delicate
  • soft