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