Definitions

1. noun

A genus of grasses in the family Poaceae, including wheat, including common wheat (T. aestivum), spelt (T. spelta), and emmer wheat (T. dicoccum).

“The researchers studied the genetics of the triticum species to develop new crop varieties.”

2. noun

A type of wheat, especially common wheat.

“The farmer grew triticum to sell at the local market.”

3. noun

A genus of grasses, used as a source of food in the form of wheat and related grains.

“The archaeologists found evidence of triticum cultivation in ancient settlements.”