Rye

Rye

Rye (Secale cereale) is a grass grown extensively as a grain, a cover crop and a forage crop. It is a member of the wheat tribe and is closely related to barley (genus Hordeum) and wheat (Triticum). Rye grain is used for flour, bread, beer, crisp bread, some whiskeys, some vodkas, and animal fodder. It can also be eaten whole, either as boiled rye berries or by being rolled, similar to rolled oats.

Pronunciation

Rye is pronounced as /raɪ/.

Etymology

The term "Rye" comes from Old English ryge, which is related to the Old High German rocko, Old Norse rugr, and Russian rozh.

Related Terms

• Grain
• Cover crop
• Forage crop
• Barley
• Wheat
• Flour
• Bread
• Beer
• Crisp bread
• Whiskey
• Vodka
• Animal fodder
• Boiled rye berries
• Rolled oats

External links

• Medical encyclopedia article on Rye
• Wikipedia's article - Rye

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