graham flour

noun

1. unbolted wheat flour, containing all of the wheat grain; whole-wheat flour.

graham flour

noun

1. unbolted wheat flour ground from whole-wheat grain, similar to whole-wheat flour

Word History and Origins

Origin of graham flour¹

1825–35, Americanism; named after Sylvester Graham (1794–1851), U.S. dietary reformer

Example Sentences

Unlike most modern-day cereals, Granula was devoid of sugar and instead, made from just graham flour and bran.

From Salon

And graham crackers are made with graham flour, a specially milled whole-wheat product with all of the bran added back in.

From Washington Post

Dr. Jackson’s original granula consisted of little more than graham flour, which was baked into brittle sheets, broken into little pieces and then baked again.

From New York Times

The plans were grand: the city was to be sixteen square miles, with an agricultural college and scientific institute, and to support itself by exporting fruits, graham flour, and graham crackers.

From Time

Mix one cupful of graham flour with a teaspoonful of salt, and make it into a paste with cold water.

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