barley water
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barley water
n
(Cookery) a drink made from an infusion of barley, usually flavoured with lemon or orange
bar′ley wa`ter
n.
water in which barley has been boiled, used as a home remedy to soothe and nourish someone who is ill.
[1275–1325]
Barley water
A nourishing drink made by boiling barley in water and adding sugar.
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Noun | 1. | barley water - used to feed infants broth - a thin soup of meat or fish or vegetable stock |
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