First Known Use: before 12th century
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1rye
noun \ˈrī\
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
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Origin of RYE
Middle English, from Old English ryge; akin to Old High German rocko rye, Lithuanian rugys
2rye
noun
Definition of RYE
: a male Gypsy
Origin of RYE
Romany rai gentleman, master, from Sanskrit rājan king — more at royal
First Known Use: 1851
Other Anthropology Terms
Rye
geographical name \ˈrī\
Definition of RYE
town SE England in E. Sussex pop 4293
RYE[1] Defined for Kids
rye
noun \ˈrī\
Definition of RYE for Kids
: a hardy cereal grass grown especially for its edible seeds that are used in flour and animal feeds
Medical Dictionary
rye
noun \ˈrī\
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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