English

Alternative forms

• whole grain
• whole-grain

Noun

wholegrain ‎(plural wholegrains)

1. A cereal grain that contains cereal germ, endosperm, and bran, in contrast to refined grains, which retain only the endosperm.
   • 2009, January 25, “By Joanna Hall”, in Teen tips for healthy eating:

     Best sources lean red meat, poultry, fish, dark green, leafy vegetables and wholegrain cereals.

Synonyms

• whole (adjective)
• wholemeal (adjective)

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