BARLEY

Barley

Barley, a member of the grass family, is a major cereal grain. Important uses include use as animal fodder, as a source of fermentable material for beer and certain distilled beverages, and as a component of various health foods. It is used in soups and stews, and in barley bread of various cultures. Barley grains are commonly made into malt in a traditional and ancient method of preparation.

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barley

Noun

  1. A cereal of the species Hordeum vulgare, or its grains, often used as food or to make beer and other malted drinks.


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