Farina

/fəˈriː.nə/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A fine flour made from ground grains, typically wheat, used as a food ingredient or for making porridge.

She prepared a warm bowl of farina for breakfast, adding fruits and honey.

A pale, granular substance obtained from starchy foods or plants, sometimes used in cooking.

The recipe called for farina as a thickening agent in the sauce.

A term used to describe any finely powdered or meal-like product, especially of a cereal grain.

The baker decided to experiment with farina in his bread recipe for a unique texture.

Latin farina, meaning 'meal' or 'flour'.

farina of success

The essential groundwork necessary for achieving success.

farina in the diet

Incorporating farina as a healthy food choice.

semolina

A granule made from durum wheat, used in pasta.

grits

A dish of ground corn, similar to farina but made from corn.