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1wheaten

adjective wheat·en \ˈhwē-tən, ˈwē-\

Definition of WHEATEN

:  of, relating to, or made of wheat
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First Known Use of WHEATEN

before 12th century

Rhymes with WHEATEN

beaten, Cretan, cretin, Eaton, Eton, neaten, sweeten

2wheaten

noun

Definition of WHEATEN

:  a pale yellowish to ruddy-fawn color characteristic of the coat of some dogs

First Known Use of WHEATEN

circa 1931
WHEATEN Defined for Kids

wheaten

adjective wheat·en \ˈhwē-tən, ˈwē-\

Definition of WHEATEN for Kids

:  containing or made from wheat <wheaten bread>

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2 ENTRIES FOUND:
  1. wheaten
  2. soft-coated wheaten terrier
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