wholemeal

adjective

whole·​meal ˈhōl-ˌmēl How to pronounce wholemeal (audio)
British

Examples of wholemeal in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Its flour has a nutty, sweet, toasty flavor that's close to Irish wholemeal flour. Beth Dooley Special To The Star Tribune, Star Tribune, 10 Mar. 2021

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Word History

First Known Use

1795, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of wholemeal was in 1795

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“Wholemeal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wholemeal. Accessed 24 Apr. 2024.

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