einkorn

/ˈaɪnkɔrn/

Definitions

1. noun

An ancient type of wheat, Triticum monococcum, having a single grain per ear.

“The artisan used einkorn flour to make a traditional loaf of bread.”

2. noun

A single grain of einkorn wheat.

“The farmer carefully harvested a single einkorn grain from the field.”

Synonyms

  • ancient wheat
  • single-grain wheat