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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. |
| 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] |
| granola |
a dry mixture of ingredients such as grains, raisins, nuts, and honey. It is eaten as a snack or breakfast cereal. |
| grits |
ground white corn. Grits are a kind of cereal that is cooked before eating. |
| mush1 |
a thick, soft cereal that is made of corn meal boiled in water or milk. [2 definitions] |
| porridge |
a food made of cereal grains such as oatmeal that are boiled in water or milk. |
| rye1 |
a grass grown for its grain. Rye seeds are used for cereal, flour, and other grain products. [1/2 definitions] |
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