Definition

Describing something that has not been processed or ground, especially in reference to grains or materials.

Example

The farmer sold unmilled wheat to the local market.

Conversation

I just got some unmilled rice from the market.

Oh, really? I’ve never tried cooking with unmilled rice before.

It's supposed to be healthier, but I’m not sure how to prepare it.

Let me know how it turns out; I’m curious about the taste!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Unmilled → It is formed from "un-" (meaning not) and "milled" (from the verb "mill", which comes from Old English "mylen", meaning to grind). The word "unmilled" means not ground or processed by a mill.

Memory Tip

Think of 'not' ('un-') being applied to something that has been 'ground' ('milled') — that's why unmilled means not ground.

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