wholemeal

adjective

whole·​meal ˈhōl-ˌmēl How to pronounce wholemeal (audio)
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Its flour has a nutty, sweet, toasty flavor that's close to Irish wholemeal flour. Beth Dooley Special To The Star Tribune, Star Tribune, 10 Mar. 2021

Word History

First Known Use

1795, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of wholemeal was in 1795

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“Wholemeal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wholemeal. Accessed 25 Dec. 2024.

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