wholegrain
English edit
Alternative forms edit
Etymology edit
Noun edit
wholegrain (plural wholegrains)
- A cereal grain that contains cereal germ, endosperm, and bran, in contrast to refined grains, which retain only the endosperm.
- 2009 January 25, By Joanna Hall, “Teen tips for healthy eating”, in Herald Sun[1]:
- Best sources lean red meat, poultry, fish, dark green, leafy vegetables and wholegrain cereals.
Derived terms edit
Related terms edit
- wholemeal (adjective)
- whole-wheat (adjective)
Translations edit
cereal grain that contains germ, endosperm, and bran
|