noun

rye

rye

Rye bread has a strong flavor.

Rye bread has a strong flavor.

This whiskey is made from rye.

This whiskey is made from rye.

((noun)) a type of grain used for bread and whiskey. Rye is a common grain in Eastern Europe.

Synonyms: (none); Other grains: wheat, barley, oats

From Old English 'ryge', of Germanic origin.

Think of a 'rye' sandwich from a deli or a bottle of rye whiskey to remember the word.

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