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rye

noun \ ˈrī \

Definition of rye

1 : a hardy annual grass (Secale cereale) that is widely grown for grain and as a cover crop
2 : the seeds of rye
3 : rye bread
4 : rye whiskey

Origin and Etymology of rye

Middle English, from Old English ryge; akin to Old High German rocko rye, Lithuanian rugys

Other Food Terms

Reuben, calamari, chuck, curry, edamame, foie gras, hummus, leaven, nonpareil, peel

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rye

noun

Definition of rye

: a male Gypsy

Origin and Etymology of rye

Romany rai gentleman, master, from Sanskrit rājan king — more at royal

Other Anthropology Terms

ectomorph, ethnography, prehistory, yurt

Rye

geographical name \ ˈrī \

Definition of Rye

town in East Sussex, southeastern England population 4800

RYE Defined for Kids

rye

noun \ ˈrī \

Definition of rye for Students

: a hardy cereal grass grown especially for its edible seeds that are used in flour and animal feeds

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rye

noun \ ˈrī \

medical Definition of rye

1 : a hardy annual grass (Secale cereale) that is widely grown for grain and as a cover crop
2 : the seeds of rye used for bread flour, whiskey manufacture, feed for farm animals (as poultry), and especially formerly in the roasted state as a coffee substitute

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