bulgur
noun
bul·gur
ˈbəl-gər 
ˈbu̇l-
ˈbu̇l-
variants
or less commonly bulghur
: parched cracked wheat
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Then add on other starters like the baby beets salad tossed with pole beans and quinoa granola or the beef tartare paired with bulgur.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Feb. 2026
If using whole grain emmer, crush the grains with a mortar and pestle or use a food processor to reduce them to the size of medium bulgur.
—Literary Hub, 4 Feb. 2026
At its base is bulgur, a whole grain that feels hearty yet light.
—Laura McLively, Mercury News, 7 Oct. 2025
Other whole-grain options include quinoa, barley, farro, or bulgur.
—Brittany Poulson, Verywell Health, 21 July 2025
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Feb. 2026
If using whole grain emmer, crush the grains with a mortar and pestle or use a food processor to reduce them to the size of medium bulgur.
—Literary Hub, 4 Feb. 2026
At its base is bulgur, a whole grain that feels hearty yet light.
—Laura McLively, Mercury News, 7 Oct. 2025
Other whole-grain options include quinoa, barley, farro, or bulgur.
—Brittany Poulson, Verywell Health, 21 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for bulgur
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“Bulgur.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bulgur. Accessed 27 Mar. 2026.
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bulgur
noun
bul·gur
ˈbəl-gər
ˈbu̇l-
ˈbu̇l-
: dried cracked wheat
Etymology
Turkish
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