Definition of triticale
: an amphidiploid hybrid between wheat and rye having protein-rich grain;
also
: its grain
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Gluten is a term for the proteins found not only in wheat but also in rye, barley, wheat varieties like farro and spelt, and triticale (essentially a cross between wheat and rye).
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Then there are one-off wonders like a best-in-class bourbon made with as many different grains (nine, including spelt and triticale) as your favorite loaf of fancy bread.
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Origin and Etymology of triticale
New Latin, blend of Triticum, genus of wheat, and Secale, genus of rye
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