Adjective: wholemeal 'hówl,meel
Usage: Brit
Usage: Brit
Usage: Brit
- Made using the whole wheat grain, including the bran
"She prefers wholemeal bread for its nutritional value";
- whole-wheat, wholewheat
Usage: Brit
- 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]
- 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