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Definition of wheatgerm
wheatgerm
/ˈwiːtˌdʒɜːrm/
wheat · germ
wheatgerm Lexical Profile
CEFR
B2
Grade
7
Tier
2
Usage
Rare
Syllables
2
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• noun
1
The nutrient-rich embryo of the wheat kernel that is separated during the milling of white flour and consumed as a dietary supplement or healthful food ingredient.
Example
"She sprinkled a spoonful of toasted wheatgerm over her morning yogurt and berries."
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Wheatgerm. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/wheatgerm