| spelt | <botany> A species of grain (Triticum Spelta) much cultivated for food in Germany and Switzerland. Synonym: German wheat. Origin: AS. Spelt, fr. L. Spelta. <chemistry> Spelter. See: Spalt. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
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| spelter | <chemistry> Zinc; especially so called in commerce and arts. Origin: Cf. LG. Spialter, G. & D. Spiauter. Cf. Pewter. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |