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Barleycorn (Noun)

A grain of barley.

Nouns denoting foods and drinks.

The barleycorn was carefully planted in the fertile soil to ensure a healthy crop.
A single barleycorn can produce a tall stalk with multiple grains, making it a valuable crop for farmers.
The old proverb "three barleycorns" was used to measure the length of an inch, with three grains laid end to end.
In some cultures, a barleycorn is considered a symbol of fertility and abundance, often used in wedding ceremonies.
The scientist studied the barleycorn under a microscope to understand its unique structure and properties.

A grain of barley.

Nouns denoting plants.

A single barleycorn lay forgotten on the wooden floor of the old barn.
She poured the measured quantity of barleycorn into the recipe to ensure accuracy.
He spent the morning winnowing the chaff from the freshly harvested barleycorn.
After hours of threshing, they collected a bushel of ripe barleycorn in the sun.
As the grains matured, each plump barleycorn seemed to burst with the sweetness of ripeness.