An ancient grain similar to wheat that was widely grown in Europe; also the past tense of 'spell.'
From Old High German 'spelz,' related to Old English 'spelt.' As a grain, it's been cultivated for over 8,000 years in the Middle East.
Spelt is making a comeback because it has more nutritional value and a nuttier flavor than modern wheat, and it's naturally suited to organic farming—sometimes ancient foods are ahead of their time.
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