Awn vs. Barley

Awnnoun

The bristle or beard of barley, oats, grasses, etc., or any similar bristlelike appendage; arista.

Awnnoun

The bristle or beard of barley, oats, grasses, etc., or any similar bristlelike appendage; arista.

Awnnoun

slender bristlelike appendage found on the bracts of grasses

Barleynoun

A cereal of the species Hordeum vulgare, or its grains, often used as food or to make beer and other malted drinks.

Barleynoun

A valuable grain, of the family of grasses, genus Hordeum, used for food, and for making malt, from which are prepared beer, ale, and whisky.

Barleynoun

a grain of barley

Barleynoun

cultivated since prehistoric times; grown for forage and grain

Barleynoun

a hardy cereal with coarse bristles extending from the ears, cultivated especially for use in brewing and stockfeed.

Barleynoun

the grain of barley.

Barley

Barley (Hordeum vulgare), a member of the grass family, is a major cereal grain grown in temperate climates globally. It was one of the first cultivated grains, particularly in Eurasia as early as 10,000 years ago.