triticale

/trɪtɪˈkeɪl/

Definitions

1. noun

A hybrid crop resulting from the cross between wheat and rye, often used for animal feed or human consumption.

“The farmer experimented with growing triticale on his land to improve its fertility and yield.”

Synonyms

  • wheat-rye cross
  • wheat-rye hybrid

Antonyms

  • pure rye
  • pure wheat