I. ˈhwēt ə n also ˈwē- adjective
Etymology: Middle English wheten, from Old English hwǣten, from hwǣte wheat + -en — more at wheat
: of, relating to, or made of wheat
wheaten bread
wheaten straw
II. noun
( -s )
: the color of wheat ; specifically : a pale yellow or fawn characteristic of certain breeds of dogs