stone-ground

[stohn-ground]

adjective

1. (of wheat or other grain) ground between millstones, especially those made of burstone, so as to retain the whole of the grain and preserve nutritional content.

Word History and Origins

Origin of stone-ground¹

First recorded in 1900–05

Example Sentences

The tea leaves are grown in the shade, specially processed and then stone-ground into the bright green, earthy powder used in drinks and desserts.

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This recipe, created by Cherry, uses stone-ground cornmeal, and produces a pronounced corn flavor.

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The company’s product line runs a whole-grain gamut, including stone-ground sorghum flour, paleo-style muesli and whole wheat-pearl couscous, along with energy bars and cake and soup mixes.

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Usually always some grits, nice stone-ground.

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The stuff is made from flour, only instead of highly processed white flour, the flour is stone-ground from durum wheat semolina.

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