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wheaten

adjective
wheat·​en | \ˈhwē-tᵊn, ˈwē-\

Definition of wheaten 

(Entry 1 of 2)

: of, relating to, or made of wheat

wheaten

noun

Definition of wheaten (Entry 2 of 2)

: a pale yellowish to ruddy-fawn color characteristic of the coat of some dogs

First Known Use of wheaten

Adjective

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

Noun

circa 1931, in the meaning defined above

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wheaten

adjective
wheat·​en | \ˈhwē-tᵊn, ˈwē-\

Kids Definition of wheaten

: containing or made from wheat wheaten bread

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