English dictionary

barley

/'b/A/Rl/i/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

a grain of barley

noun.food

Synonyms barleycorn

Source: WordNet 3.0
cultivated since prehistoric times; grown for forage and grain

noun.plant

Source: WordNet 3.0
A valuable grain, of the family of grasses, genus <i>Hordeum</i>, used for food, and for making malt, from which are prepared beer, ale, and whisky.

noun

Source: webster1913