wheat
UK: wiːt | US: wiːt
n. a cereal plant of the genus Triticum, widely cultivated for its grain, which is ground to make flour for bread, pasta, etc.
wheat = whe<white> + at<noun suffix>
- whe<white>: Derived from Old English hwǣte, related to the Proto-Germanic hwaitijaz, referencing the pale color of refined flour.
- at<noun suffix>: A common Old English noun-forming suffix, indicating the plant or its product.
Etymology Origin:
The word wheat traces back to Old English hwǣte, linked to the Proto-Germanic hwaitijaz (literally "that which is white"). This reflects the visual association with the light color of processed wheat flour, distinguishing it from darker grains like rye. Over time, the spelling simplified to wheat, retaining its core agricultural meaning.
Wheat is a staple crop in many countries.
The golden fields of wheat swayed in the breeze.
Bread made from whole wheat is more nutritious.
Farmers harvested the wheat before the rain arrived.
Gluten, found in wheat, can cause allergies in some people.