spelt

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Definition of spelt

(Entry 1 of 2)

: 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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Definition of spelt (Entry 2 of 2)

chiefly British past tense and past participle of spell

Examples of spelt in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web: Noun The dish is served with a spelt (farro) pilaf (recipe not provided). — John-john Williams Iv, baltimoresun.com, "Holiday recipes from Howard County chefs and bartenders," 1 Nov. 2020 Olive oil and spelt, a grain with an earthy flavor, offset some of the sweetness of the filling. — G. Daniela Galarza, Washington Post, "8 challah recipes, including braided loaves, marzipan-stuffed crowns and French toast," 16 Sep. 2020 Quinoa, amaranth, millet, farro, spelt, Kamut (a wheat grain said to be discovered in an Egyptian tomb) and teff (an Ethiopian grain about the size of a poppy seed) are some examples of ancient grains. — Sandee Lamotte, CNN, "Overcome the coronavirus meat shortage by adopting one of the world's healthiest diets," 20 May 2020 For that reason, when substituting it for all-purpose, use 50 percent whole-wheat, and 50 percent of another flour, preferably all-purpose, pastry flour or spelt, to avoid a dense result. — Erin Jeanne Mcdowell, New York Times, "How to Substitute Flours," 16 Apr. 2020 Some to try: wheat berries, barley, spelt, quinoa, buckwheat and oats. — Justin Ward, ExpressNews.com, "Ask the CIA: Tips for trimming your grocery bill," 14 May 2020 That pizza is made with a high-hydration dough fermented for up to 36 hours, with all-organic flours such as spelt. — Janelle Bitker, SFChronicle.com, "San Francisco gets a vegan brewpub with Above Ground," 27 Apr. 2020 The limited whiskey will be released annually after Passover, a time when Jews are not permitted to drink Whiskey since it is considered chametz - food made from wheat, barley, rye, oats or spelt that, when mixed with water, is allowed to rise. — Marc Bona, cleveland, "Buffalo Trace Kosher Whiskey coming to Ohio," 16 Apr. 2020 Brewer Alex Ganum creates flavor in this hopless beer by combining spelt, lemongrass, Sichuan peppercorns, hyssop and orange peel and ages it in wine and gin casks. — oregonlive, "These are Portland’s 10 best beers, ranked," 18 Dec. 2019

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“Spelt.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spelt. Accessed 25 Jan. 2021.

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