SINCE 1828
rye
noun (1)
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Definition of rye
(Entry 1 of 3)
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
rye
noun (2)Definition of rye (Entry 2 of 3)
: a male Gypsy
Rye
geographical name
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Definition of Rye (Entry 3 of 3)
town in East Sussex, southeastern England population 4800
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rye
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Kids Definition of rye
: a hardy cereal grass grown especially for its edible seeds that are used in flour and animal feeds
rye
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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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