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 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
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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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