vulgare

adjective

vul·​gare

ˌvəlˈga(a)rē,

-gärē

: of or relating to common wheat

Word History

Etymology

New Latin (specific epithet of Triticum vulgare, a species of wheat), from Latin, neuter of vulgaris common

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