bar·ley [barleybarleys] BrE [ˈbɑːli] NAmE [ˈbɑːrli] noun uncountable a plant grown for its grain that is used for making food, beer and ↑whisky; the grains of this plant
Word Origin: Old English bærlic (adjective), from bære, bere ‘barley’ + -lic (see ↑-ly).
Example Bank: •Feed barley prices are set to rise. •Malt whisky is made from malted barley.