barley water


noun
  1. a decoction of barley, used especially in the treatment of diarrhea in infants.

Origin of barley water

1
First recorded in 1275–1325

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British Dictionary definitions for barley water

barley water

noun
  1. a drink made from an infusion of barley, usually flavoured with lemon or orange

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