Plain flour

Plain flour

/หŒpleษชn หˆflaสŠษ™/
Noun General British

British term for all-purpose flour.

Etymology & History

British term for all-purpose flour. 'Plain' distinguishes from self-raising flour (with leavening). Americans use 'all-purpose flour'. British baking terminology more specific about flour types.

Word Details

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Region
General British
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Era
Modern
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Language
Mild
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Formality
Informal
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