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Date: 1700-1800
Language: Italian
Origin: semolino, from semola 'crushed outer skin of grain'

semolina

 noun
     
Related topics: Food, Food Dish
sem‧o‧li‧na [uncountable]
1DF small grains of crushed wheat, used especially in making sweet dishes and pasta
2DFF British English a sweet dish made with these grains and milk
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