dinkel
|din-kel|
C1
/ˈdɪŋkəl/
spelt wheat
Etymology
Etymology Information
'dinkel' originates from German, specifically the word 'Dinkel', where it referred to the cereal grain spelt.
Historical Evolution
'dinkel' appeared in Middle High German as 'dinkel' and was borrowed into English from German usage (primarily in culinary or regional contexts) to refer to spelt.
Meaning Changes
Initially it meant 'spelt' in German, and this meaning has been retained when the word is used in English.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a type of wheat (spelt, Triticum spelta), used for flour and traditional breads in parts of Europe.
Dinkel is often used to make rustic breads and pastries in some regions of Germany and Austria.
Synonyms
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