whole-grain

[ hohl-greyn ]

/ ˈhoʊlˈgreɪn /

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adjective

of or being natural or unprocessed grain containing the germ and bran.

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Nearby words

whole step, whole tone, whole-body counter, whole-body titration curve, whole-cell vaccine, whole-grain, whole-hog, whole-length, whole-souled, whole-tone scale, whole-wheat

Origin of whole-grain

First recorded in 1955–60

Dictionary.com Unabridged Based on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2019

Examples from the Web for whole-grain

Ideal Meal: Edamame and pomegranate seeds (wonderful for energy), paired with a whole-grain English muffin.
6 Snacks to Eat for Your Workout|Divya Gugnani|August 15, 2010|DAILY BEAST
The whole-grain preparations furnish the best food for the bones.
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