ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Barley

Definition & Meaning

Pronunciation /ˈbɑɹli/ · Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Barley is a noun meaning A cereal of the species Hordeum vulgare, or its grains, often used as food or to make beer and other malted drinks.

Meaning

A cereal of the species Hordeum vulgare, or its grains, often used as food or to make beer and other malted drinks.

More Meanings

  1. (Singapore) The seed of Job's tears. (Coix lacryma-jobi)

Word Forms

Synonyms for barley

Depending on context, synonyms include barleycorn.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include barleycorn, semolina, wheat, corn, candy, grain.

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