barleycorn

[US]/ˈbɑːrliˌkɔːrn/
[UK]/ˈbɑːrlɪˌkɔːrn/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.A single grain of barley.; An archaic unit of length equal to one-third of an inch.
Word Forms

Example Sentences

he measured the length in barleycorns.

the old recipe called for barleycorn in the ingredients.

she planted barleycorn in her garden this spring.

barleycorn is often used in traditional measurements.

he found a barleycorn at the bottom of the bag.

they discussed the history of barleycorn in agriculture.

in some cultures, barleycorn has symbolic meanings.

the farmer harvested a field full of barleycorn.

barleycorn is an important crop in many regions.

she learned how to grind barleycorn into flour.

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