Definition

Made from the entire grain, including the bran, germ, and endosperm, rather than just the refined part.

Example

I prefer to eat wholemeal bread because it is healthier than white bread.

Conversation

Have you tried that new bakery on Main Street?

Not yet, but I heard they have amazing wholemeal bread.

I bought a loaf yesterday, and it was so delicious!

I need to check it out; I love wholemeal for toasts.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Wholemeal → It is formed from "whole" (from Old English *hal, meaning entire or complete) and "meal" (from Old English *melu, meaning ground grain or flour). The word "wholemeal" refers to flour that is made from the entire grain, thus retaining all its parts.

Memory Tip

Think of 'whole' meaning complete and 'meal' referring to ground grain — that's why wholemeal means flour made from the entire grain.

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