Semolina (noun)

A granular flour made from durum wheat, used for pasta and other food items.

Origin:

From italian semola, from latin simila, meaning "flour".

Examples:

1. The recipe calls for semolina to make the pasta.
2. Semolina is used to make couscous in North Africa.
3. The traditional Italian dish, gnocchi, is made from semolina, potatoes, and eggs.
4. The dessert, semolina pudding, is made with semolina, milk, and sugar.
5. He dusted the countertop with semolina to prevent the dough from sticking while rolling it out.