BARLEY | English Meaning, Definition, and Pronunciation

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Word: Barley

Speech Type: Noun

Etymology:

Old English bærlic (adjective), from bære, bere ‘barley’ + -lic (see -ly)

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: ˈbɑːli
Dialects: British English
Definition:

a hardy cereal with coarse bristles extending from the ears, cultivated especially for use in brewing and stockfeed.

Short Definition:

hardy cereal with coarse bristles

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