C20: from Turkish, from Arabic burghul, from Persian
bulgur in American English
(ˈbʌlɡər, ˈbul-)
noun
a form of wheat that has been parboiled, cracked, and dried
Word origin
[1925–30; ‹ Turk (‹ Ar burghul, burghūl) ‹ Pers]This word is first recorded in the period 1925–30. Other words that entered Englishat around the same time include: buildup, chain reaction, dropout, off-line, recycle
Examples of 'bulgur' in a sentence
bulgur
Add the bulgur wheat and cook for 15 min.
Times, Sunday Times (2017)
Soak the bulgur wheat in cold water for 15 minutes.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
Put the bulgur wheat in a saucepan and cook dry for four minutes.
The Sun (2013)
Add the bulgur wheat to the oil mix and leave for around 45 minutes.
The Sun (2016)
My family is existing on rice and bulgur wheat, without oil or butter.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
Add the chopped sun-dried tomatoes and drained freekeh/bulgur wheat and stir to combine.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
Transfer to a large bowl and add the bulgur wheat and cucumber.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
Tip the bulgur into a sieve and rinse until the water runs clean.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
Stir in the bulgur, the orange zest and juice.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
Measure 400ml boiling water into a bowl and stir in the bulgur.