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Meaning of the word barley in English

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barley

US /ˈbɑːr.li/
UK /ˈbɑː.li/
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Noun

a hardy cereal widely grown for food and for malting and fodder

Example:
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The farmer harvested a field of golden barley.
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Barley is often used in brewing beer and making bread.
Synonym:
cereal grain
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