barley

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A cereal grain cultivated since prehistoric times, grown for forage and grain, commonly used in food and beverages.

غير معدود

1. A type of cereal grainA2formal

   A hardy cereal grain used as food for humans and animals, and in brewing and distilling.

   شعير

   • Barley is often used to make beer and whiskey.
   • She added barley to the soup for extra texture.
   • Farmers have grown barley in this region for centuries.

2. Cultivated plantB1formal

   A cereal plant (Hordeum vulgare) that has been grown since ancient times, primarily for its grain and as animal fodder.

   الشعير

   • Barley was one of the first domesticated grains in the Middle East.
   • The field was planted with barley for the livestock.
   • Ancient civilizations relied on barley as a staple food.