graham

gra-ham · adjective

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Definitions

adjective

  1. 1.

    Made from unrefined whole wheat flour (especially in American English), named after dietary reformer Sylvester Graham.

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    graham cracker — a slightly sweet cracker made from graham flour
  • •
    graham flour — coarsely ground whole wheat flour

Related words

See also: cracker, flour, wheat

Etymology

Named after Sylvester Graham (1794-1851), an American Presbyterian minister and dietary reformer who advocated for whole wheat flour and vegetarianism.