durum

 
Pronunciation: /ˈdjʊərəm/
(also durum wheat)

noun

[mass noun]
  • a kind of hard wheat grown in arid regions, having bearded ears and yielding flour that is used to make pasta: [as modifier]: durum semolina
    • Triticum durum, family Gramineae

Origin:

early 20th century: from Latin, neuter of durus 'hard', used in the species name since 1798