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middlings

Middlings is a 9 letter word which starts with the letter M and ends with the letter S for which we found 2 definitions.

Definition
(n. pl.) 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. Middlings contain a large proportion of gluten.
(n. pl.) In the southern and western parts of the United States the portion of the hog between the ham and the shoulder; bacon; -- called also middles.
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