English word barley comes from Proto-Germanic *baraz (Barley.)
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| *baraz | Proto-Germanic (gem-pro) | Barley. |
| bere | Old English (ang) | Barley. |
| bærlīċ | Old English (ang) | |
| barly | Middle English (enm) | |
| barley | English (eng) | A cereal of the species Hordeum vulgare, or its grains, often used as food or to make beer and other malted drinks. |