barley water

American  

noun

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

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barley water British  

noun

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

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Etymology

Origin of barley water

First recorded in 1275–1325

Example Sentences

Also worth nothing: Certain health-conscious individuals are once again drinking barley water for dietary reasons.

From Seattle Times

The second is totally untraditional but inspired by the ancestor of horchata, barley water.

From Los Angeles Times

He even makes cold barley water steeped with lemon and sweetened with honey seem ridiculously appealing.

From New York Times

However, even they do better than older women such as Judy Murray, who end up portrayed as a modern-day version of Lady Macbeth, only this time with added Robinson's barley water.

From The Guardian

Then give a dose of castor-oil, and let the patient drink freely of flaxseed tea, barley water, or sweet milk.

From Project Gutenberg