spelt

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noun

ˈspelt 

: an ancient wheat (Triticum spelta synonym T. aestivum spelta) with long spikelets containing two light red flattened grains

also : the grain of spelt

Note: The grain of spelt is also called farro.

spelt

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ˈspelt 

chiefly British past tense and past participle of spell

Examples of spelt in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

This new version was aged for 10 years and made using spelt wheat, an ancient varietal that is said to have a sweet, nutty flavor and is often used for baking or brewing beer. —Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 24 Mar. 2026

Chametz includes any food or drink that contains even a trace of wheat, barley, rye, oats, spelt or their derivatives, and which wasn’t guarded from leavening or fermentation. —Rabbi Moishe Kievman, Sun Sentinel, 23 Mar. 2026

The garlic bread is presented as a glistening round of spelt schiacciata gushing with butter, garlic and parsley. —Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 19 Feb. 2026

Thanks to the popularity of pseudocereals like quinoa or spelt, the classic grain has been losing admirers in the West. —Alessandra Signorelli, Vogue, 2 Jan. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Noun

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

Noun

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for spelt

• belt
• celt
• dealt
• dwelt
• felt
• knelt
• melt
• pelt
• smelt
• veldt
• welt
• heartfelt

Kids Definition

spelt

ˈspelt

chiefly British past and past participle of spell