barley water

n (Cookery) a drink made from an infusion of barley, usually flavoured with lemon or orange

bar′ley wa`ter

n. water in which barley has been boiled, used as a home remedy to soothe and nourish someone who is ill. [1275–1325]

A nourishing drink made by boiling barley in water and adding sugar.

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barley water - used to feed infantsbroth - a thin soup of meat or fish or vegetable stock

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