rye
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[edit] English
[edit] Etymology
From Old English ryġe, from Proto-Germanic *rugiz. Cognates include Germanic Old Norse rugr (Danish rug, Swedish råg), German Roggen and from non-Germanic Indo-European Russian рожь (rož') and Old Prussian rugis.
[edit] Pronunciation
[edit] Noun
rye (countable and uncountable; plural ryes)
- A grass, Secale cereale, or its grains used for food and fodder. Scientific name: Secale cereale.
- Rye whisky.
- Rye bread.
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[edit] Translations
the grass Secale cereale or its grains as food
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rye whisky — see rye whisky
rye bread — see rye bread
