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Synonyms for barley

Grammar : Noun
Spell : bahr-lee
Phonetic Transcription : ˈbɑr li

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Définition of barley

Origin :
  • Old English bærlic, originally an adjective, "of barley," from bere "barley" (from Proto-Germanic *bariz, *baraz) + -lic "body, like." First element is related to Old Norse barr "barley," and cognate with Latin far (genitive farris) "coarse grain, meal;" probably from PIE *bhars- "bristle, point, projection" (see bristle (n.)).
  • As in feed : noun food
  • As in fodder : noun animal feed
  • As in grass : noun lawn
Example sentences :
  • The ground, embraced by the spurs, was filled with crops of maize and barley.
  • Extract from : « The Story of the Malakand Field Force » by Sir Winston S. Churchill
  • Brewers' grains are the residue of barley malt and corn grits.
  • Extract from : « Government by the Brewers? » by Adolph Keitel
  • Some had all the venison and bear meat they wanted, but no barley or oats.
  • Extract from : « Welsh Fairy Tales » by William Elliott Griffis
  • I thought that I smelled gold and silver beneath the barley meal.
  • Extract from : « The Merry Adventures of Robin Hood » by Howard Pyle
  • And she had just thirstily drained a huge glass of barley water.
  • Extract from : « The Law-Breakers » by Ridgwell Cullum
  • Then pour away the water and put the barley into a pie-dish.
  • Extract from : « The Skilful Cook » by Mary Harrison
  • A blister should be employed as soon as possible, and mild emollient injections of gruel or barley water, till stools be obtained.
  • Extract from : « The Cook and Housekeeper's Complete and Universal Dictionary; Including a System of Modern Cookery, in all Its Various Branches, » by Mary Eaton
  • Boil the barley, previously washed, in six quarts of water, which when boiled sufficiently soft will be reduced to a gallon.
  • Extract from : « The Cook and Housekeeper's Complete and Universal Dictionary; Including a System of Modern Cookery, in all Its Various Branches, » by Mary Eaton
  • Towards the latter end of frying the steaks, add a little water to produce a gravy, which is to be put to the barley broth.
  • Extract from : « The Cook and Housekeeper's Complete and Universal Dictionary; Including a System of Modern Cookery, in all Its Various Branches, » by Mary Eaton
  • Now add the barley broth, at first a spoonful at a time, then the rest by degrees, stirring it well together till it boils.
  • Extract from : « The Cook and Housekeeper's Complete and Universal Dictionary; Including a System of Modern Cookery, in all Its Various Branches, » by Mary Eaton
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