espigle

[/es.pɪɡl/ or /es.piɡl/]

Definitions

1. noun

a type of wheat or oats, especially one that is early maturing

“The farmer planted espigle in the north field, expecting an early harvest.”

2. noun

an obsolete term for a type of wheat or barley, especially the early maturing varieties

“The old farmer’s almanac mentioned espigle as a good crop for the season.”

Synonyms

  • barley
  • oats
  • wheat

Antonyms

  • late-maturing crop