Lexic.us

Definition of Barley

1. Noun. A grain of barley.

2. Noun. Cultivated since prehistoric times; grown for forage and grain.

Definition of Barley

1. 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.

Definition of Barley

1. a cereal grass [n -LEYS]

Medical Definition of Barley

1. 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. 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. Origin: OE. Barli, barlich, AS. Baerlic; bere barley + lic (which is prob. The same as E. Like, adj, or perh. A form of AS. Leac leek). AS. Bere is akin to Icel, barr barley, Goth. Barizeins made of barley, L. Far spelt; cf. W. Barlys barley, bara bread. 92. Cf. Farina, 6th Bear. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Barley

Barkley Barkman Barkman's reflex Barkow Barkow's ligaments barks barky bark beetle bark beetle bark louse

bark louse barleduc barleducs barless barley (current term) barley (current term) barley-sugar barleycorn barleycorns barleys

barley candy barley grass barley peroxidase barley water barlow Barlow's disease Barlow's syndrome barlows Barlow syndrome barm

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