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Date: 1200-1300
Origin: FLOWER1 'best part'; because it is the best of the grain

flour

1 noun
     
flour
Related topics: Cooking
flour1 [uncountable]
DFC a powder that is made by crushing wheat or other grain and is used for making bread, cakes etc
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