whole-wheat

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adjective

prepared with the complete wheat kernel.

Origin of whole-wheat

First recorded in 1875–80

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Contemporary Examples of whole-wheat

Rotisserie-style chicken, whole wheat roll OR whole-wheat spaghetti with Marinara and mozarella cheese.
The Global School Lunch Project
David Frum
December 18, 2012
Ideal Meal: Before swimming, turkey on whole-wheat toast, or soy beans.
6 Snacks to Eat for Your Workout
Divya Gugnani
August 15, 2010
Simple foods such as whole-wheat bagels, and brown and white rice are great for rapid digestion.
6 Snacks to Eat for Your Workout
Divya Gugnani
August 15, 2010

Historical Examples of whole-wheat

You with your wretched stewed fruits and whole-wheat breads!
Where There's A Will
Mary Roberts Rinehart
Whole-wheat flour may be used in place of Graham, if preferred.
Science in the Kitchen.
Mrs. E. E. Kellogg
If preferred, use one third white flour, instead of all whole-wheat.
Science in the Kitchen.
Mrs. E. E. Kellogg
Cream Toast—For this use good Graham or whole-wheat zwieback.
Science in the Kitchen.
Mrs. E. E. Kellogg
This sandwich may be made with white bread, brown bread, graham bread, or whole-wheat bread.
Woman's Institute Library of Cookery, Vol. 4
Woman's Institute of Domestic Arts and Sciences

British Dictionary definitions for whole-wheat

whole-wheat

adjective

(of flour, bread, etc) made from the entire wheat kernelAlso called (esp in Britain and certain other countries): wholemeal

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