Meaning of the word spelt in English
What does spelt mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
spelt
US /spelt/
UK /spelt/
Noun
a type of wheat, Triticum spelta, formerly widely grown in central Europe, having spikelets that do not break apart on threshing
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Spelt flour is often used in baking for its nutty flavor.
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Ancient grains like spelt are gaining popularity in healthy diets.
Verb
past tense and past participle of spell
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She spelt out her name slowly for the receptionist.
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The old manuscript was beautifully spelt.