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wheat germ

–noun
the embryo or nucleus of the wheat kernel, used in or on foods as a concentrated source of vitamins.

Origin:
1900–05
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wheat germ  
n.  The vitamin-rich embryo of the wheat kernel that is separated before milling for use as a cereal or food supplement.
The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
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Main Entry: wheat germ
Pronunciation: 'hwEt-, 'wEt-
Function: noun
: the embryo of the wheat kernel separated in milling and used especially as a source ofvitamins and protein
Merriam-Webster's Medical Dictionary, © 2002 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
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