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Meaning of
barleycorn
in English
barleycorn
us
/ˈbɛrlikɔrn/
uk
/ˈbærilkɔːn/
#uncommon
Definitions
Noun
a
unit
of
length
(
about
1
/
3
inch
)
The
old
measurement
system
used
a
barleycorn
as
a
unit
of
length
.
a
single
barley
grain
A
single
barleycorn
is
often
used
in
brewing
to
add
flavor
.
a
small
groove
between
mouldings
The
intricate
woodwork
featured
a
barleycorn
groove
between
the
ornate
mouldings
.
