what is spelt flour?

just saw this item listed for olive oil cake but don't know and am not familiar with "spelt flour". Please explain.

Toni Lee
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Pegeen January 24, 2014
Google is my friend but people constantly telling you to use google is not friendly.
 
LeBec F. January 23, 2014
for simple definitions and equivalents, google is your friend.
 
Maedl January 23, 2014
Spelt is a pre-hybridized wheat, and is considered ine of the ancient grains, similar to farro.
 
ZombieCupcake January 23, 2014
http://www.bobsredmill.com/spelt-flour.html
 
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