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Adjective: wholemeal  'hówl,meel
Usage: Brit
  1. Made using the whole wheat grain, including the bran
    "She prefers wholemeal bread for its nutritional value";
    - whole-wheat, wholewheat
Noun: wholemeal  'hówl,meel
Usage: Brit
  1. Flour made by grinding the entire wheat grain including the bran
    "She preferred wholemeal for its nutty flavour and added nutrition";
    - whole wheat flour [N. Amer], graham flour [N. Amer], graham [N. Amer], wholemeal flour [Brit]
     
  2. Bread made with whole wheat flour
    "He preferred wholemeal for its higher fibre content";
    - dark bread, whole wheat bread [N. Amer], brown bread, wholemeal bread [Brit]

Derived forms: wholemeals

Type of: bread, breadstuff, staff of life, wheat flour

Encyclopedia: Wholemeal