noun
- an ancient variety of wheat with hulled grains, cultivated in early agricultural societies
Usage: botanical; historical
Examples
- Emmer was one of the first cereals domesticated in the Near East.
- Archaeological evidence shows emmer cultivation dating back 10,000 years.
- The ancient Egyptians grew emmer as a staple grain crop.
- Modern health food stores sometimes sell emmer flour.
- Emmer has a nutty flavor and chewy texture when cooked.
- Farmers are reviving interest in heritage grains like emmer.