plúr

Plúr is a noun in the Irish language (Gaeilge) meaning flour, the finely ground meal used for baking and cooking. It refers to the powder obtained from cereals such as wheat and is a common term in everyday Irish-language speech, recipes, grocery labeling, and food-related writing. The word is typically used in general discussions of flour rather than to denote specific varieties by itself.

In usage, plúr functions as a basic ingredient term within phrases that describe baking processes, dough preparation, and foods that rely on flour as a key component. As a native Irish word, it appears across dialects and ages of Irish-language literature and media, reflecting its role as a fundamental staple in traditional and modern cooking.

Orthography and pronunciation are straightforward in standard Irish: plúr is written with a síneadh fada on the u to indicate a long vowel, and it is commonly pronounced roughly as "ploor." Like many Irish nouns, its form can interact with surrounding grammar in sentences, but it remains recognizable as the word for flour across contexts.

Etymology-wise, plúr is considered a native Irish term rather than a direct loan from English; it embodies a core vocabulary item tied to everyday food preparation. While primarily encountered in Irish-language contexts, the word may also appear in bilingual texts or discussions about Irish cuisine and language learning.

See also: PLUR, an acronym used in rave culture standing for Peace, Love, Unity, and Respect, which is unrelated to the Irish word plúr.