unground
/ʌnˈɡraʊnd/
adjective
- Not ground into small particles or powder; whole or in coarse pieces.
- The recipe calls for unground black peppercorns, not the powdered kind.
- Unground spices like cinnamon sticks and cloves keep their flavor longer than pre-ground versions.
- She prefers to buy unground coffee beans and grind them fresh each morning.