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barley

[bahr-lee] / ˈbɑr li /




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A barley risotto studded with dried autumn mushrooms follows, Finland’s breadbasket turned into comfort.

From Salon • Mar. 8, 2026

Coeliac disease is caused by a reaction of the immune system to gluten – a protein found in wheat, barley and rye.

From BBC • Feb. 23, 2026

U.S. barley prices edged up on robust demand for Argentinian supplies, while the rice index rose 1.8% on firmer demand for fragrant varieties.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 6, 2026

Starters can be made with wheat, rye, barley, teff, millet, or other grains, each supplying a distinct set of nutrients that microbes depend on to grow.

From Science Daily • Jan. 21, 2026

Mr. Bromios's hair was black, and curled, and his eyes were green, and his smile was white, and he smelled of grapes and of grape juice, of barley and of hops.

From "Stardust" by Neil Gaiman




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