noun
barleycorn
Barleycorn (noun) means a grain of barley.
noun
1
A grain of barley.
2
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.
3
A small groove between two moldings.
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Etymology
From barley + corn.
Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of barleycorn?
"barleycorn" (noun) means a grain of barley.
What are the different meanings of barleycorn?
"barleycorn" has 3 main meanings: 1. A grain of barley; 2. 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; 3. A small groove between two moldings.