spelt

¹spelt

noun \ˈspelt\

Definition of SPELT

: an ancient wheat (Triticum spelta syn. T. aestivum spelta) with spikelets containing two light red grains; also : the grain of spelt

Origin of SPELT

Middle English, from Old English, from Late Latin spelta, of Germanic origin; perhaps akin to Middle High German spelte split piece of wood, Old High German spaltan to split — more at split

First Known Use: before 12th century

Rhymes with SPELT

belt, celt, Celt, delt, felt, gelt, melt, pelt, smelt, svelte, veld, welt