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bran |
the outer layer of wheat and other cereal grains. Bran is left after the grain is ground and the flour or meal is sifted out. |
cereal |
any plant whose grains are used for food, such as wheat, oats, rice, or rye. [1/2 definitions] |
flour |
the fine, ground meal or powder of wheat or other grain. Flour is used to make bread, pasta, and other foods. [1/2 definitions] |
graham |
a flour made from the entire wheat grain. |
grain |
the small hard seeds of cereal plants such as wheat or rice. Grain is used for food and often ground into flour. [2/4 definitions] |
kernel |
a grain of wheat or corn. [1/3 definitions] |
straw |
the dried stalks of plants such as oats, wheat, or rye that remain after the grain is removed. Straw is used for feeding animals, for weaving hats and baskets, or for packing. [1/3 definitions] |
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