triticeous

/traɪˈsiːs/

Definitions

1. adjective

Produced or obtained from wheat; relating to or derived from wheat or cereals of the wheat tribe.

“The triticeous grains were harvested in the summer.”

2. noun

In botany, a triticeous plant is a plant of the wheat tribe.

“The triticeous plants were studied by the botanist.”

Synonyms

  • cerealian
  • farinaceous

Antonyms

  • gluten-free
  • wheat-free