English dictionary
flour
/fl/AU/r/
Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.
noun
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fine powdery foodstuff obtained by grinding and sifting the meal of a cereal grain
Source: WordNet 3.0
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The finely ground meal of wheat, or of any other grain; especially, the finer part of meal separated by bolting; hence, the fine and soft powder of any substance; as, <i>flour</i> of emery; <i>flour</i> of mustard.
Source: webster1913
verb
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cover with flour
ExamplesFlour fish or meat before frying it.
Source: WordNet 3.0
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convert grain into flour
Source: WordNet 3.0
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To grind and bolt; to convert into flour; as, to <i>flour</i> wheat.
Source: webster1913