emmer
Definition
- Noun:
- A type of hard red wheat: Emmer is a specific variety of wheat (Triticum dicoccum), characterized by its hard, red kernels. It is an ancient grain, considered a progenitor of modern cultivated wheat.
- A crop for specific uses: Historically and primarily grown in regions like Russia and Germany. In the United States, it has often been cultivated for use as livestock feed.
Examples of Usage
- Noun:
- The farmers decided to plant emmer because of its resilience to poor soil conditions.
- Emmer was a staple grain in many ancient civilizations.
- This batch of animal feed contains a high proportion of emmer.
Advanced Usage
- "Emmer wheat": This full term is often used to specify the plant species and distinguish it from other types of wheat.
- Archaeologists found evidence of emmer wheat at the Neolithic site.
Variants and Related Words
- Farro: In culinary contexts, especially in Italian cuisine, emmer is often sold and referred to as "farro." Note that "farro" can sometimes refer to other ancient wheat varieties like spelt or einkorn.
- The recipe calls for farro, which is typically emmer wheat.
Synonyms
- Hulled wheat: A general term for wheat varieties like emmer and spelt that retain their tough husks after threshing.
- Ancient grain: A modern nutritional and marketing term that includes emmer, along with quinoa, spelt, and einkorn.
Related Terms (Contextual)
- Einkorn: Another ancient wheat species (), often discussed alongside emmer.
- Spelt: A later hybrid wheat () closely related to emmer.
Noun
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hard red wheat grown especially in Russia and Germany; in United States as stock feed
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