spelt

/spɛlt/

Definitions

1. noun

an ancient type of wheat used for bread-making, particularly in Europe

“The artisan used spelt to bake a traditional loaf.”

2. verb

to write or print in letters that are not connected

“The writer decided to spelt out the words for emphasis.”

3. verb

to come into being or to be created

“A new business spelt out of a small startup.”

Synonyms

  • emphasise
  • originate
  • wheat

Antonyms

  • connected
  • extinguish
  • hybridise