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bar·ley
I. \ˈbärlē, ˈbȧlē, -li\ noun
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Etymology: Middle English barly, from Old English bærlic of barley, from bær- (akin to Old English bere barley) + -lic -ly; akin to Old Norse barr barley, Gothic barizeins of barley, Latin far spelt
1. : any cereal grass of the genus Hordeum cultivated since prehistoric times and widely adaptable being grown for forage and as a nurse or a smother crop
2. : the seed or grain of barley and its many varieties (especially Hordeum vulgare) commonly used in the manufacture of malt beverages and also in breakfast foods and as feed for stock — see six-rowed barley
II. noun
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Etymology: probably by folk etymology from parley
: truce, respite — used in children's games
< save oneself from being caught by crying barley > |