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farine

flour

noun fah-REEN Rare
Food & Drink Ingredients

Origin: Latin farina (ground grain)

Usage Note

farine typically refers to wheat flour (farine de blé) but can specify other grains with a qualifier, such as farine de maïs (cornmeal) or farine de riz (rice flour). The expression de la même farine (of the same flour) means 'of the same ilk'.

Examples

"Ajoute deux tasses de farine."

Natural Translation

Add two cups of flour.

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