barleycorn

/ˌbɑrliˈkɔrn/

Other forms: barleycorns

Definitions of barleycorn

1. noun

   a grain of barley
   type of:

   caryopsis, grain

   dry seed-like fruit produced by the cereal grasses: e.g. wheat, barley, Indian corn
2. noun

   a grain of barley
   synonyms: barley

   types:

   pearl barley

   barley ground into small round pellets

   type of:

   cereal, food grain, grain

   foodstuff prepared from the starchy grains of cereal grasses