Meaning of the word emmer in English
What does emmer mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
emmer
US /ˈem.ɚ/
UK /ˈem.ər/
Noun
a type of wheat (Triticum dicoccum) with spikelets that break into two parts when ripe, cultivated since ancient times and still grown in some parts of the world.
Example:
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Ancient Egyptians cultivated emmer as a staple crop.
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You can find emmer flour in specialty health food stores.