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oatmeal
noun oat·meal \ˈōt-ˌmēl, ōt-ˈmēl\
: oats that have been ground into flour or flattened into flakes
: a hot breakfast food that is made from oats
Full Definition of OATMEAL
1
a : meal made from oats b : rolled oats
2
: porridge made from ground or rolled oats
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First Known Use of OATMEAL
14th century
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OATMEAL Defined for Kids
oatmeal
noun oat·meal \ˈōt-ˌmēl\
Definition of OATMEAL for Kids
1
: oat seeds that have had the outer covering removed and are ground into meal or flattened into flakes
2
: a hot cereal made from meal or flakes of oats
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