English dictionary
middlings
Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.
noun
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A combination of the coarser parts of ground wheat the finest bran, separated from the fine flour and coarse bran in bolting; -- formerly regarded as valuable only for feed; but now, after separation of the bran, used for making the best quality of flour. <i>Middlings</i> contain a large proportion of gluten.
Source: webster1913