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Wheat Noodle

/wiːt ˈnuː.dəl/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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  1. 1

    A type of noodle made primarily from wheat flour and water, commonly used in various Asian cuisines.

    "Wheat noodles are often served in soups or stir-fries."
  2. 2

    Noodles made from wheat flour, typically used in dishes like ramen or lo mein.

    "The restaurant specializes in dishes featuring handmade wheat noodles."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'wheat noodle' combines 'wheat', derived from Old English 'hwita', meaning 'white', and 'noodle', which comes from the German 'Nudel', referring to a type of pasta. This combination reflects the historical influence of German cuisine on English culinary terminology.

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