Meaning & Definition of Graham in English

Detailed Definitions

• Definition: Graham flour is a coarsely ground whole wheat flour, named after Sylvester Graham.

  Example Sentence: She used graham flour to make a healthier version of her cake.

• Definition: A graham cracker is a sweet cracker made from graham flour.

  Example Sentence: We made s'mores with graham crackers, chocolate, and marshmallows.

Etymology

Origin: Named after Sylvester Graham, an early advocate of vegetarianism and whole grain foods.

Synonyms

Common Phrases and Expressions

• graham cracker: A type of sweet, crisp biscuit made from graham flour.
• s'mores: A popular campfire treat made of graham crackers, chocolate, and roasted marshmallows.

Translations

• Spanish: graham

• French: farine de graham

• German: Grahammehl

• Russian: Грэм

Related Words

• Sylvester Graham: An American dietary reformer known for promoting whole grain foods.

• whole grain: Cereal grain that includes the bran, germ, and endosperm.

Slang Meanings of graham

• Meaning: A term referring to anything related to graham crackers.

  Example Sentence: We're making a giant graham for the bake sale!