ce·re·al ( P ) Pronunciation Key (sîr-l)
n.
1.
a. A grass such as wheat, oats, or corn, the starchy grains of which are used as food.
b. The grain of such a grass.
2.
a. Any of several other plants or their edible seed or fruit, such as buckwheat or grain amaranth.
b. A food prepared from any of these plants, especially a breakfast food made from commercially processed grain.