Rye
English Meaning
A grain yielded by a hardy cereal grass (Secale cereale), closely allied to wheat; also, the plant itself. Rye constitutes a large portion of the breadstuff used by man.
- A cereal grass (Secale cereale) widely cultivated for its grain.
- The grain of this plant, used in making flour and whiskey and for livestock feed.
- Whiskey made from the grains of this plant.
- A Gypsy man.