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Definition of John Barleycorn in English: John Barleycornnoun A personification of barley, or of malt liquor. Example sentencesExamples - John Barleycorn represents the spirit of the Barley, grown strong over the summer, cut down in his prime, ground and brewed into beer where he lives again.
Synonyms alcohol, alcoholic drink, liquor, intoxicating liquor, drink, strong drink, spirits, intoxicants
Definition of John Barleycorn in US English: John Barleycornnounˌjän ˈbärlēkôrn A personification of barley, or of malt liquor. Example sentencesExamples - John Barleycorn represents the spirit of the Barley, grown strong over the summer, cut down in his prime, ground and brewed into beer where he lives again.
Synonyms alcohol, alcoholic drink, liquor, intoxicating liquor, drink, strong drink, spirits, intoxicants
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