barley

UK
/ˈbɑːli/
US
/ˈbɑrli/

Translations

barleynoun
barleys
pl
Barley is often used in soups and stews to add texture and nutrition.
L'orge est souvent utilisée dans les soupes et les ragoûts pour ajouter de la texture et des nutriments.
orgePlante céréalière.
Farmers in the region grow barley for both its grain and as a cover crop.
Les agriculteurs de la région cultivent l'orge à la fois pour son grain et comme culture de couverture.
Synonyms
feed barley
malted barley
pearl barley
hulled barley
barleyadjective
UK
/ˈbɑːli/
US
/ˈbɑrli/
Used attributively before another noun to denote food, drink, or other substances made from or containing barley
d'orgeS'emploie surtout dans des groupes nominaux.
She poured him a bowl of hearty barley soup.
Elle lui a servi un bol de soupe d'orge nourrissante.
barleyinterjection
Children’s shout indicating a request for a truce or safety in a game, chiefly British
Additional translations
pouceLangage enfantin, surtout au Royaume-Uni.

Definitions

barleynoun
A cereal grain that is used as food for humans and animals, and as a source of malt for alcoholic beverages, especially beer.
Barley is often used in soups and stews to add texture and nutrition.
The plant that produces barley grain, scientifically known as Hordeum vulgare, which is a member of the grass family.
Farmers in the region grow barley for both its grain and as a cover crop.
barleyadjective
Made from, containing, or relating to barley (used before another noun).
She poured him a bowl of hearty barley soup.
barleyinterjection
(chiefly British, children’s games) A call for a temporary truce or safety from being tagged or caught.
Barley! I'm on base, you can't tag me.