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Definition of bulgur

bulgur

/ˈbʊl.ɡɚ/
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• noun

1

A nutritious cereal food made from the cracked, parboiled groats of various wheat species, predominantly durum wheat, and commonly used in Middle Eastern and Mediterranean cuisines.

Example

"She prepared a refreshing tabbouleh salad using finely chopped parsley, tomatoes, mint, lemon juice, and soaked bulgur."

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• Rhymes for bulgur

• Nearby Words

bulgan river
bulgaria
bulgogi
bulgur
bull
bull shark
bulldog

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from Turkish 'bulgur', which is derived from the Arabic 'burġul', ultimately tracing back to the Persian 'barġul' (cracked wheat).

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Bulgur. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/bulgur
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