middlings

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.

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.

Low grade or coarse flour; coarse wheat mixed with bran.

The part of a pig between the shoulder and the ham.

Partially refined ore or petroleum.

Commodities that are of intermediate price, size or quality.