barley water

noun

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

barley water

noun

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of barley water¹

First recorded in 1275–1325

Example Sentences

Mrs. Sukkestad recommended hot turpentine bandages on the chest and barley water internally.

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When of the ordinary richness, it is to be diluted with an equal quantity of water or thin barley-water.

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As a drink lemonade is excellent, with a little cream of tartar, or tamarind tea, or barley water sweetened with honey.

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Barley water, or gum arabic water, may also be freely drunk, with a large spoonful of Syrup of Poppies added to each pint.

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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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