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durum wheatnounTriticum turgidum subsp. durum, syn. Triticum durum (hard wheat), the flour of which is used to make pasta and bread.
hard wheatnounAny variety of wheat with hard grains of a higher protein content, used in the production of bread flour and pasta.
maccaroni wheat
triticum durumnounwheat with hard dark-colored kernels high in gluten and used for bread and pasta; grown especially in southern russia, north africa, and northern central north america
triticum turgidum(with its various subspecies being known as pasta wheat, macaroni wheat and durum wheat) a species of wheat.

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durum wheatnounTriticum turgidum subsp. durum, syn. Triticum durum (hard wheat), the flour of which is used to make pasta and bread.
hard wheatnounAny variety of wheat with hard grains of a higher protein content, used in the production of bread flour and pasta.
maccaroni wheat
triticum durumnounwheat with hard dark-colored kernels high in gluten and used for bread and pasta; grown especially in southern russia, north africa, and northern central north america
triticum turgidum(with its various subspecies being known as pasta wheat, macaroni wheat and durum wheat) a species of wheat.
wheatnoun(countable) Any of several cereal grains, of the genus Triticum, that yields flour as used in bakery.
badassnoun(US, sometimes considered vulgar, slang, positive connotation) A person considered impressive due to courage, skill, daring, audacity, and/or toughness.
rock-hardAlternative spelling of rock hard. [As tough, hard, or inflexible as a piece of rock.]
harshverbUnpleasantly rough to the touch or other senses.
roughnounNot smooth; uneven.
hardnoun(of material or fluid) Solid and firm.
toughverb(of a material) Strong and resilient; sturdy.
difficultverbHard, not easy, requiring much effort.
hard-assnoun(vulgar, slang) A tough and combative person.
cruelverbIntentionally causing or reveling in pain and suffering; merciless, heartless.
badnounOf low quality.
durnoun(Belize, slang) A marijuana dealer.
blé
wheatsnoun(countable) Any of several cereal grains, of the genus Triticum, that yields flour as used in bakery.
hexaploidnounA cell or organism that has six complete sets of chromosomes

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