Rye: meaning, definitions and examples

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rye

 

[ raษช ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

grain

Rye is a type of grain that is widely cultivated and used for making bread, whiskey, and some types of beer. It is known for its distinctive flavor and nutritional value.

Synonyms

cereal, grain, secale cereale

Examples of usage

  • Rye bread is a popular choice for sandwiches.
  • Rye whiskey is often considered more flavorful than other types of whiskey.
  • Rye is a key ingredient in traditional German beer.
Context #2 | Noun

plant

Rye is also the name of the grass species Secale cereale, which is grown as a cover crop and for forage. It is known for its ability to withstand cold weather and poor soil conditions.

Synonyms

cover crop, forage, secale cereale

Examples of usage

  • Farmers plant rye as a cover crop to protect soil from erosion.
  • Rye is a popular choice for forage due to its hardiness.
  • The rye plant is often used in crop rotation to improve soil quality.

Translations

Translations of the word "rye" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น centeio

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฐเคพเคˆ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Roggen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ gandum hitam

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะถะธั‚ะพ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ ลผyto

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒฉใ‚ค้บฆ (raimugi)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท seigle

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ centeno

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท รงavdar

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ˜ธ๋ฐ€ (homil)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฌุงูˆุฏุงุฑ (jawdar)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ลพito

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ raลพ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้ป‘้บฆ (hฤ“imร i)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ pira

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ rรบgur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะฐั€ะฐะฑะธะดะฐะน

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒญแƒ•แƒแƒ•แƒ˜ (chvavi)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ รงovdar

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ centeno

Etymology

The word 'rye' originated from Middle English, from the Old English word 'ryge'. Rye has been an important crop in many cultures for centuries, providing a staple grain for bread and other products. Its hardiness and versatility have made it a popular choice for cultivation in various regions around the world.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #10,143, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.