club wheat
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of club wheat
An Americanism dating back to 1840–50
Example Sentences
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The grain most in favor through the state is called "club wheat" from the form of the head, which is blockshaped, instead of long and slender.
From History of California by Bandini, Helen Elliott
We happened to learn that it was nothing but common club wheat, sown on rather low ground, where it happened to grow very fair that season.
From Soil Culture by Walden, J. H.
The "club wheat" holds fast its grain so that it can be harvested without falling to the ground, which, in so dry a climate, is a great point in its favor.
From History of California by Bandini, Helen Elliott
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