Burgul

/ˈbɜːɡəl/ noun

Definition

A variant spelling of bulgur or burghul; a Middle Eastern grain product made from wheat that has been parboiled, dried, and cracked.

Etymology

From Turkish 'bulgur' or Arabic roots. The word traveled through Ottoman cuisine into European languages, with English adopting multiple variant spellings.

Kelly Says

Bulgur wheat has been a staple for over 4,000 years in the Middle East—it was invented as a way to preserve grain before refrigeration, and it's still one of the healthiest foods around.

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