Wheat vs. Nubuck — What's the Difference?

Wheat is a grass widely cultivated for its seed, a cereal grain which is a worldwide staple food. The many species of wheat together make up the genus Triticum; the most widely grown is common wheat (T. aestivum).

Nubuck (pronounced ) is top-grain leather that has been sanded or buffed on the grain side, or outside, to give a slight nap of short protein fibers, producing a velvet-like surface. It is resistant to wear, and may be white or coloured.Nubuck is similar to suede, but is created from the outer side of a hide, giving it more strength and thickness and a fine grain.

A cereal which is the most important kind grown in temperate countries, the grain of which is ground to make flour for bread, pasta, pastry, etc.

A type of brushed, soft calf leather, similar to suede. Differs from suede in that while suede is created from the flesh (inner) side of a hide, nubuck is created using the grain (outer) side, giving it added strength and durability.

Any of various annual cereal grasses of the genus Triticum of the Mediterranean region and southwest Asia, especially T. aestivum, widely cultivated in temperate regions in many varieties for its commercially important edible grain.

The grain of any of these grasses, ground to produce flour used in breads, pasta, and other foods.

(countable) Any of several cereal grains, of the genus Triticum, that yields flour as used in bakery.

(uncountable) A light brown colour, like that of wheat.

Wheaten, of a light brown colour, like that of wheat.

A cereal grass (Triticum vulgare) and its grain, which furnishes a white flour for bread, and, next to rice, is the grain most largely used by the human race.

Annual or biennial grass having erect flower spikes and light brown grains

Grains of common wheat; sometimes cooked whole or cracked as cereal; usually ground into flour