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Definition of gluten

gluten

/ˈɡluː.tən/
glu · ten
Plural:glutens
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Adjective:glutenous
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gluten Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A complex mixture of storage proteins found in the endosperm of cereal grains such as wheat, rye, and barley, which gives kneaded dough its elastic texture.

Example

"Bakers knead bread dough thoroughly to develop the gluten and create a chewy crust."

• Rhymes for gluten

• Nearby Words

glut
glute
gluteal
gluten
glutinous
glutton
gluttonous

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the late 16th century from Middle French or directly from Latin gluten ('glue' or 'paste'), reflecting the sticky, elastic texture of wet wheat protein.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Gluten. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/gluten
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