triticale

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A grain crop, a hybrid of wheat and rye, that gives a high yield.
  2. Any particular variety of triticale.

Pronunciation

/ˌtɹɪtɪˈkeɪli/

Word forms

triticale triticales

Etymology

Blend of Latin trīticum (“wheat”) + Latin sēcale (“rye”).

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