Encyclopedia

barley

Also found in: Dictionary, Medical, Idioms, Wikipedia.

barley

1. any of various erect annual temperate grasses of the genus Hordeum, esp H. vulgare, that have short leaves and dense bristly flower spikes and are widely cultivated for grain and forage
2. the grain of any of these grasses, used in making beer and whisky and for soups, puddings, etc.
Collins Discovery Encyclopedia, 1st edition © HarperCollins Publishers 2005

barley

[′bär·lē]
(botany)
A plant of the genus Hordeum in the order Cyperales that is cultivated as a grain crop; the seed is used to manufacture malt beverages and as a cereal.
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of Scientific & Technical Terms, 6E, Copyright © 2003 by The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc.
Mentioned in
References in periodicals archive
A study by the James Hutton Institute ( JHI) claims this may wipe thousands of tons from barley yields every year.
In the Gobustan region, all 9,382 hectares sown with barley have been harvested, and 21,948 out of 22,258 hectares sown with wheat have been collected.
Barley malt extract is available in powdered as well as liquid form in the market and can be utilized directly by the end consumer without any processing.
Summary: Barley malt extract is available in powdered as well as liquid form in the market and can be utilized directly by the end consumer without any processing.
Toby Joe Barley, a Virginia inmate proceeding pro se, Barley alleges that two jail nurses, Jennifer Lowe and Haley Neel, were deliberately indifferent to his pain while he was undergoing a skin treatment intended to kill mites.
Barley drinks are common in this part of the world to combat fatigue and dehydration in the summer, even stretching back to olden days, when farmers would crush barley with sugar to make a healthy and replenishing drink.
A major grain supplier is developing a new market for Eastern Idaho barley farmers, who have endured recent cuts to their contracted malt barley acreage.
- Tibet Autonomous Region in southwest China has designated highland barley and wheat plantation areas to improve farming efficiency and ensure grain output.
Copyright © 2003-2025 Farlex, Inc Disclaimer
All content on this website, including dictionary, thesaurus, literature, geography, and other reference data is for informational purposes only. This information should not be considered complete, up to date, and is not intended to be used in place of a visit, consultation, or advice of a legal, medical, or any other professional.