oatmeal

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈoʊtmil/ / /ˈəʊtmiːl/ / /ˈɒtmiːl/

Etymology: From Middle English otemele, from ote (“oat”) + mele (“meal, coarse-ground grains”). Equivalent to oat + meal.

Of a light greyish brown colour, like that of oatmeal.
“Boldly patterned textiles in oatmeal tones with a woven design in a strongly contrasting colour can be used alike for upholstery and as a wall hanging […]”

Etymology: From Middle English otemele, from ote (“oat”) + mele (“meal, coarse-ground grains”). Equivalent to oat + meal.

Meal made from rolled or round oats.
A breakfast cereal made from rolled oats, cooked in milk or water.
“As we age, the major arteries of our bodies frequently become thickened with plaque, a fatty material with an oatmeal-like consistency that builds up along the inner lining of blood vessels. The reason plaque forms isn’t entirely known, but it seems to be related to high levels of cholesterol inducing an inflammatory response, which can also attract and trap more cellular debris over time.”
A light greyish brown colour, like that of oatmeal.