farina
noun/fəˈriːnə/
Frequency rank: #17,415 most common English word
Meaning
fine flour or meal made from cereal grains, nuts, or starchy roots, often used as a cooked breakfast cereal.
Example sentence
The recipe called for farina mixed with warm water to make a smooth porridge.
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