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rye []

n rozs [rˈoʒ]

ruis [rwˈis]

n A grain used extensively in Europe for making bread, beer, and (now generally) for animal fodder. (defdate|from 8th c.)

n The grass (taxlink|Secale cereale|species) from which the grain is obtained. (defdate|from 14th c.)

n rye bread | Rye bread. (defdate|from 19th c.)

n (US|Canada) rye whisky | Rye whisky. (defdate|from 19th c.)

n caraway | Caraway (non-gloss definition|(from the mistaken assumption that the whole seeds, often used to season rye bread, are the rye itself))

n ryegrass | Ryegrass, any of the species of Lolium.