Barley

Barley is a grain, and the plant that yields it. The plant grows hardy cereals with coarse bristles extending from the ears. It is widely cultivated. It is used as a food item for humans and a stockfeed, and also in brewing. It belongs to the genus Hordeum, and family Gramineae.

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Barley sugar, Barley water, Barley wine, Barleycorn, Barlow knife