Meaning of wheaty | Babel Free

Definitions

Resembling, or tasting of, wheat.

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“Near-synonym: wheatlike”

“a wheaty flavor”

“loaded with wheaty goodness”

“36826. "Barakawi is the great food staple and export date⟳ and is said to reach⟳ Cairo under the name⟳ Ibrimu, though there may be a distinct variety of this name⟳. It is 2½ inches long or longer, narrow, tapering from base⟳ to apex; dull purplish red; it dries bone hard, but is sweet and of a wheaty flavor; said to resist⟳ the weevil and to keep⟳ two or three years. The people say⟳ that these dates put⟳ in a tightly closed vessel of water a day or two become⟳ as good as fresh dates and that the water makes a very pleasant drink⟳. Governor Jackson informs me that this date⟳ is much sought as a food supply⟳ by pilgrims journeying to Mecca, on account of its excellent carrying and keeping qualities."”

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