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Oatmeal

//ˈoʊtmil// adj, noun

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Of a light greyish brown colour, like that of oatmeal not-comparable

    "Boldly patterned textiles in oatmeal tones with a woven design in a strongly contrasting colour can be used alike for upholstery and as a wall hanging […]"

Noun
  1. 1
    Meal made from rolled or round oats. uncountable, usually

    "As we age, the major arteries of our bodies frequently become thickened with plaque, a fatty material with an oatmeal-like consistency that builds up along the inner lining of blood vessels. The reason plaque forms isn’t entirely known, but it seems to be related to high levels of cholesterol inducing an inflammatory response, which can also attract and trap more cellular debris over time."

  2. 2
    meal made from rolled or ground oats wordnet
  3. 3
    A breakfast cereal made from rolled oats, cooked in milk and/or water. uncountable, usually
  4. 4
    porridge made of rolled oats wordnet
  5. 5
    A light greyish brown colour, like that of oatmeal. uncountable, usually

Etymology

Etymology 1

From Middle English otemele, from ote (“oat”) + mele (“meal, coarse-ground grains”). Equivalent to oat + meal.

Etymology 2

From Middle English otemele, from ote (“oat”) + mele (“meal, coarse-ground grains”). Equivalent to oat + meal.

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