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PRONUNCIATION OF BARLEYCORN

barleycorn  [ˈbɑːlɪˌkɔːn] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF BARLEYCORN

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Barleycorn is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES BARLEYCORN MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of barleycorn in the English dictionary

The definition of barleycorn in the dictionary is a grain of barley, or barley itself. Other definition of barleycorn is an obsolete unit of length equal to one third of an inch.


WORDS THAT RHYME WITH BARLEYCORN


amelcorn
ˈæməlˌkɔːn
broomcorn
ˈbruːmˌkɔːn
Capricorn
ˈkæprɪˌkɔːn
cavicorn
ˈkævɪˌkɔːn
clavicorn
ˈklævɪˌkɔːn
corn
kɔːn
eggcorn
ˈɛɡˌkɔːn
einkorn
ˈaɪnˌkɔːn
lamellicorn
ləˈmɛlɪˌkɔːn
leprechaun
ˈlɛprəˌkɔːn
longicorn
ˈlɒndʒɪˌkɔːn
mungcorn
ˈmʌŋˌkɔːn
naricorn
ˈneɪrɪˌkɔːn
peppercorn
ˈpɛpəˌkɔːn
popcorn
ˈpɒpˌkɔːn
Runcorn
ˈrʌŋˌkɔːn
serricorn
ˈsɛrɪˌkɔːn
tricorn
ˈtraɪˌkɔːn
unicorn
ˈjuːnɪˌkɔːn
wardcorn
ˈwɔːdˌkɔːn

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE BARLEYCORN

barleduc
barless
Barletta
barley
barley beer
barley field
barley sandwich
barley sugar
barley water
barley wine
barlow
barm
barm cake
barmaid
barman
barmbrack
Barmecidal
Barmecide
barmen
barmier

WORDS THAT END LIKE BARLEYCORN

bicorn
field corn
green corn
Guinea corn
Indian corn
John Barleycorn
kaffir corn
kafir corn
outscorn
pilcorn
scorn
seed corn
seed-corn
squirrel corn
sugar corn
sweet corn
tropic of Capricorn

Synonyms and antonyms of barleycorn in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «barleycorn» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF BARLEYCORN

Find out the translation of barleycorn to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of barleycorn from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «barleycorn» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

麦粒
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

barleycorn
570 millions of speakers

English

barleycorn
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

जौ का बीज
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

barleycorn
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

ячменное зерно
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

barleycorn
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

barleycorn
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

barleycorn
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Barleycorn
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Gerstenkorn
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

大麦
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

보리
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Barleycorn
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

hột lúa mạch
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

barleycorn
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

बार्लीकॉर्न
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

arpa
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

granello
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

barleycorn
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

ячмінне зерно
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

orz
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

κριθάρι
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

Barleycorn
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

Barley
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

Barleycorn
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of barleycorn

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «BARLEYCORN»

The term «barleycorn» is regularly used and occupies the 99.301 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «BARLEYCORN» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about barleycorn

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «BARLEYCORN»

Discover the use of barleycorn in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to barleycorn and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Farewell, John Barleycorn: Prohibition in the United States
Discusses alcohol consumption in colonial America, the temperance movements of the nineteenth century, and the impact that the prohibition of alcohol had on the nation.
Martin Hintz, 1996
2
John Barleycorn
Semi-autobiographical, drawing on the author's recollections of alcoholism.
Jack London, 1913
3
The Meeting
Explanations of what makes an addict remain elusive but this is our experience of living with alcohol dependent problems in others. Many who stay the distance experience an emotional (or spiritual) awakening.
Lois Barleycorn Dickens, 2012
4
Johnny Barleycorn
"Johnny Barleycorn" tells the story of a long-sober alcoholic's struggle with the bottle, illicit romance and his infidelity on a trip to Ireland.
John Long, 2004
5
Encyclopedia of Folk Heroes
Ranke, K. (ed.), (trans. Baumann, L.), Folktales of Germany, Chicago: University of Chicago Press, 1966. Barleycorn, John Legendary figure in a famous English and Scottish folk song, being an anthropomorphized representation of the plants,  ...
Graham Seal, 2001
6
Moonshiner's Manual
Though these folksy pieces of Americana have gone the way of the typewriter, the moonshiners craft is experiencing a renaissance. This book is a practical guide to moonshining, with all the provincial charm of country life in the seventies.
Michael Barleycorn, 2010
7
The Tale of John Barleycorn, Or, From Barley to Beer: A ...
A retelling of the traditional English tale of how barley is turned into beer.
‎1982
8
The Wheel Of The Wiccan Year: How to Enrich Your Life ...
JOHN BARLEYCORN AND MARY BARLEYCORN John Barleycorn isn't so much a custom as a song, and a very ancient song at that. it has been said that for every version of an English folk song, it has been one hundred years in existence .
Gail Duff, 2011
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The White Logic: Alcoholism and Gender in American Modernist ...
Memoirs. of. an. Alcoholic: John. Barleycorn. A generically indeterminate narrative on the border between fictional autobiography and autobiographical fiction, Jack London's account of his drinking career was written ostensibly in support of ...
John William Crowley, 1994
10
Martin Eden and the Education of Henry Adams: The Advent of ...
JOHN. BARLEYCORN. Fear of death makes for life (194) In support of the existential motif of the semi-autobiographical Martin Eden, Jack London, through John Barleycorn, revealed the “long sickness” of philosophical dread that formed the ...
James Angell, 2006

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «BARLEYCORN»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term barleycorn is used in the context of the following news items.
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Cape Town Gig Guide - July 3, 2015
l Acoustic Nights at The Barleycorn, Villager FC, 11 Lansdowne Road, Claremont. 8pm. R30.http://www.barleycorn.org.za. l Hassan Adas plays ... «Independent Online, Jul 15»
2
Widow, 89, receives husband's medals from World War II
His friends in the service gave him the nickname “Barleycorn” because he often carried a bottle of liquor with him during their travels. Though ... «Medina County Gazette, Jul 15»
3
NewCath Class of 1970 meets monthly in Cold Spring
Class of 1970 members meet the first Friday each month at 12:30 p.m. at Barleycorn's, 1073 Industrial Road, Cold Spring. Read or Share this ... «Cincinnati.com, Jun 15»
4
After rain, Shaker Heights Arts and Music Festival draws crowd
... rain and thunderstorms. Sunday's bands included Dan Zola Orchestra, Northcoast Jazz Collective, the New Barleycorn and Cats on Holiday. «cleveland.com, Jun 15»
5
Duxford News: Hinkledux Happenings, Workshop Taster Morning …
On WEDNESDAY 1 JULY at 11am The Duxford Homeworkers Group have their regular monthly session at The John Barleycorn. «Cambridge News, Jun 15»
6
Cape Town Gig Guide - June 26, 2015
l Acoustic Nights at The Barleycorn, Villager FC, 11 Lansdowne Rd, Claremont. 8pm. R30. Info: 073 805 5747. l Dan Patlansky plays Die Boer, ... «Independent Online, Jun 15»
7
Dennis Khan discusses Jack London
On Monday, June 29, Dennis Khan, a local writer, will discuss Jack London's book "John Barleycorn." In this autobiographical novel, London ... «Gettysburg Times, Jun 15»
8
In England, there'll always be a pub
They run Duxford's John Barleycorn Inn, which has operated more or less continuously since 1660. Pewter cups and pictures of World War II ... «Philly.com, Jun 15»
9
Cape Town Gig Guide - June 19, 2015
l Acoustic night at The Barleycorn,Villager FC, 11 Lansdowne Rd, Claremont. 8pm. R30. Info: 073 805 5747. l Manie Jackson and Clive Bruce ... «Independent Online, Jun 15»
10
RBS payment failure could last days
Publican Craig Peacock, who runs The Barleycorn Inn in Wiltshire, conducts his business banking through NatWest. "I have got bills to pay and ... «BBC News, Jun 15»

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