Meaning of the word durum in English

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durum

US /ˈdʊrəm/
UK /ˈdʒʊərəm/
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Noun

a hard type of wheat, grown especially in warm countries, used for making pasta and couscous

Example:
Durum wheat is ideal for making high-quality pasta.
Many types of pasta are made from durum semolina.