barley
bar·ley [barley barleys] 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.
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