Emmer

/ˈɛmər/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A type of hulled wheat, known scientifically as Triticum dicoccum, that is an ancestor of modern wheat.

Farmers in the region started cultivating emmer for its nutritious qualities.

Emmer wheat is often used in certain traditional dishes and breads.

The bakery specializes in artisan bread made from emmer.

A variety of wheat that is used for making pasta and certain types of cereals.

She prefers to make her pasta from emmer for a richer flavor.

Emmer can be used in organic farming as it is more resilient than some modern wheat strains.

The organic farm adopted emmer wheat to enhance biodiversity.

Emmer wheat has a history of cultivation going back thousands of years, often linked to ancient civilizations.

Archaeologists found evidence of emmer cultivation in ancient Egyptian sites.

Middle English, from Old English 'æmer' as used in texts discussing ancient grains.

emmer wheat

A variety of wheat known for its nutty flavor and chewy texture.

ancient grains

Grains that are considered to have remained unchanged over the last several hundred years.

farro

An ancient wheat grain that is similar to emmer, often used in salads and soups.

spelt

Another type of ancient wheat closely related to emmer, known for its nutty flavor and health benefits.