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barleycorn in German

barleycorn in German is Gerstenkorn — barleycorn means a grain of barley.

barleycorn in German

Gerstenkorn

noun

(agriculture) A grain of barley.

What does "barleycorn" mean?

noun A grain of barley.
noun The length of such a grain; a unit of length of approximately one third (or sometimes one quarter) of an inch or eight millimetres, still used as a basis for shoe sizes.
noun A small groove between two moldings.

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Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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What is "barleycorn" in German?

"barleycorn" in German is Gerstenkorn. barleycorn means: A grain of barley.

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