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barley water
noun
- a decoction of barley, used especially in the treatment of diarrhea in infants.
barley water
noun
- a drink made from an infusion of barley, usually flavoured with lemon or orange
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Word History and Origins
Origin of barley water1
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Example Sentences
Mrs. Sukkestad recommended hot turpentine bandages on the chest and barley water internally.
When of the ordinary richness, it is to be diluted with an equal quantity of water or thin barley-water.
As a drink lemonade is excellent, with a little cream of tartar, or tamarind tea, or barley water sweetened with honey.
Barley water, or gum arabic water, may also be freely drunk, with a large spoonful of Syrup of Poppies added to each pint.
In resuming the milk it should be given in smaller amounts and diluted with lime water or barley water for the first day.
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