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winter wheat
noun
- wheat that is planted in the autumn to be harvested in the spring or early summer.
winter wheat
noun
- a type of wheat that is planted in the autumn and is harvested the following summer
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Word History and Origins
Origin of winter wheat1
First recorded in 1665–75
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Example Sentences
Here the winter wheat, sown in autumn 2023, drowned under the long winter rains.
From BBC
Winter wheat sowing will be down almost 10% on year, Ukraine's agriculture ministry estimates, with a dry start to autumn adding to farmers' problems.
From Reuters
Winter wheat, spring wheat and barley yields declined between 2020 and 2021.
From Seattle Times
"Turning to 2024, winter wheat plantings are underway across the northern hemisphere and area growth is expected to be limited, reflecting softer crop prices this year," the FAO said.
From Reuters
Those figures don't reflect orders made for future delivery, such as recent purchases of U.S. soft red winter wheat.
From Reuters
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