What does SPELT mean?

Spelt

1. Parts of Speech: verb, noun

2. Definitions:

1. Verb: a past tense and past participle of spell, meaning to form words letter by letter.
2. Noun: a type of wheat with a tough husk that is removed before milling.

3. Pronunciations:

• US: /spɛlt/
• UK: /spɛlt/

4. Origin and Usage:

The verb "spelt" comes from the Old English word "spellian," meaning "to tell, speak, or relate." It has been used in English since the 14th century. The noun "spelt" comes from the Germanic word "spelta" and has been used in English since the 15th century. It is a type of wheat that has been cultivated since ancient times.

5. Synonyms:

• Verb: spelled, wrote, composed, inscribed
• Noun: dinkel wheat, hulled wheat, farro

6. Related Words:

• Spool
• Splat
• Sport
• Split
• Spice

7. Example Sentences:

1. She spelt her name wrong on the application.
2. The recipe calls for spelt flour instead of regular wheat flour.