stone-ground

American  

[stohn-ground] / ˈstoʊnˈgraʊnd /

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.

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Etymology

Origin of stone-ground

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.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 22, 2025

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

From Seattle Times • Mar. 10, 2024

In this recipe, the tomatoes are mixed with capers, stone-ground mustard, olive oil and seasonings for a punchy dressing.

From Washington Post • Jun. 29, 2022

All of Goyoaga's recipes call for superfine flours, which hydrate better than the more commercially available stone-ground flours, thus preventing the gumminess and crumbliness often associated with gluten-free baking.

From Salon • Feb. 8, 2022

They nibble carrot sticks and olives, spread pate onto stone-ground wheat crackers and trade bites of goat cheese.

From "Speak" by Laurie Halse Anderson