a cereal grain widely used in soups, stews, beer brewing, and animal feed
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Examples:
• The hearty beef and barley soup warmed them on a cold evening.
• Most of the barley crop in this region is used for brewing.
a type of Italian food made from a dough of flour and water shaped into various forms and typically cooked by boiling
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Examples:
• She boiled the pasta for ten minutes until it was al dente.
• He tossed the pasta with olive oil, garlic, and fresh basil.
a hardy cereal grain used to make bread, whiskey, and animal feed
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Examples:
• He ordered a sandwich on toasted rye bread.
• Rye grows well in cold climates where other grains struggle.
a small-seeded cereal grain widely grown in Africa and Asia, used as food and bird feed
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Examples:
• Millet porridge is a staple breakfast in many parts of West Africa.
• She added puffed millet to the granola for extra crunch.
a powder made from ground cereal grain, especially wheat, used in cooking
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Examples:
• Add two cups of flour to the mixture.
• She sifted the flour before adding it to the batter.
a cereal grain commonly eaten as porridge or used in baked goods and animal feed
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Examples:
• She cooked a bowl of oats with honey and berries for breakfast.
• The recipe calls for rolled oats to make the cookies chewy.
a staple food made from flour, water, and yeast, mixed together and baked
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Examples:
• She bought a loaf of bread from the bakery.
• Would you like some bread with your soup?
a cereal grain that is a staple food in many countries
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Examples:
• Rice is the main crop in this region.
• Would you like rice or potatoes with your meal?
a tall plant that produces large yellow seeds on cobs, widely cultivated as a food crop; the seeds themselves
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Examples:
• We grilled corn on the cob at the summer barbecue.
• The farmer grew corn and soybeans on his land.
a plant whose seeds are used as a grain substitute, commonly made into flour, noodles, or porridge
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Examples:
• The buckwheat pancakes had a rich, nutty flavor unlike regular pancakes.
• Japanese soba noodles are traditionally made from buckwheat flour.
a cereal plant widely cultivated for its grain, used to make flour for bread and pasta
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Examples:
• Ukraine is one of the world's largest exporters of wheat.
• This bread is made from whole wheat flour.
a long, thin strip of dough made from flour and water or eggs, cooked by boiling and used in soups, stir-fries, and other dishes
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Examples:
• She added rice noodles to the bowl of hot broth and vegetables.
• The ramen shop is famous for its hand-pulled noodles and rich pork broth.
a high-protein seed from South America, cooked and eaten like a grain
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Examples:
• She tossed cooked quinoa with roasted vegetables for a nutritious salad.
• Quinoa is a popular choice for people looking for a gluten-free grain alternative.