Durum (noun)

A type of wheat, Triticum durum, used to make pasta and semolina.

Origin:

From latin durus (hard, tough).

Examples:

1. Durum wheat is a hard, high-protein variety of wheat.
2. Durum is the main ingredient in making spaghetti, macaroni and other types of pasta.
3. Durum wheat is grown in many countries, but is most commonly associated with Italy.
4. Durum is also used to make semolina flour, which is used to make cakes and pastries.
5. Durum is a popular choice for making pasta because it has a high gluten content, which gives pasta its elasticity and strength.