noun
- a hardy wheat with grains that do not separate easily from the chaff; spelt
Usage: agricultural
Examples
- The farmer decided to plant speltz because it grows well in poor soil.
- Speltz is an ancient grain that has been cultivated for thousands of years.
- The bakery uses speltz flour to make their specialty bread.
- Speltz requires less water than modern wheat varieties.
- Many health-conscious consumers are choosing speltz over regular wheat.