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Meaning of Khorasan wheat | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

An ancient tetraploid species or subspecies of wheat (Triticum turanicum), historically cultivated in Central Asia.

uncountable

Equivalents

Français blé khorasan

Examples

“Khorasan wheat is another ancient wheat that probably evolved as a hybrid of other grasses. Its exact origins are unknown, but appear to be in the Middle East. Unlike other ancient wheats, however, the grain is not enclosed in a hull.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

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