wheat germ

/wit dʒərm/
/hwit dʒərm/
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Definitions of wheat germ
  1. noun
    embryo of the wheat kernel; removed before milling and eaten as a source of vitamins
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    type of:
    aliment, alimentation, nourishment, nutriment, nutrition, sustenance, victuals
    a source of materials to nourish the body
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