01 n. A valuable grain, of the family of grasses, genus Hordeum, used for food, and for making malt, from which are prepared beer, ale, and whisky.
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A valuable grain, of the family of grasses, genus Hordeum, used for food, and for making malt, from which are prepared beer, ale, and whisky.(Bot.)
Phrases & compounds
Barley bird —
the siskin.
Barley sugar —
sugar boiled till it is brittle (formerly with a decoction of barley) and candied.
Barley water —
a decoction of barley, used in medicine, as a nutritive and demulcent.