Barley (Noun)
Meaning 1
Cultivated since prehistoric times; grown for forage and grain.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
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Meaning 2
A grain of barley.
Classification
Nouns denoting foods and drinks.
Examples
- A grain of barley was all that was left in the old silo after the harvest.
- The farmer carefully planted a single grain of barley in the fertile soil.
- A grain of barley was enough to sprout into a healthy young plant with proper care.
- In ancient times, a grain of barley was used as a form of currency in some cultures.
- A grain of barley was all that was needed to start a new crop, and eventually a bountiful harvest.