1
: a hardy annual grass (Secale cereale) that is widely grown for grain and as a cover crop
2
: the seeds of rye
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4
: a male member of the Roma
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Paul Cappiello, The Courier-Journal, 9 Aug. 2024
It’s made from rye sourced from one field, and the vodka is allowed to rest for 10 months to marry flavors before bottling.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 6 Aug. 2024
So bourbon, scotch and rye are all whiskey, however, not all whiskey are created in the same way.
—Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 June 2024
Still, the distillery operates on a pretty small scale, releasing bourbon and rye that can stand with the best from any of the legacy names in Kentucky.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 18 Aug. 2024
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Noun
Most of the lawns in this part of the country are a mixture of bluegrass, perennial rye, and one of many fescue varieties.
—Paul Cappiello, The Courier-Journal, 9 Aug. 2024
It’s made from rye sourced from one field, and the vodka is allowed to rest for 10 months to marry flavors before bottling.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 6 Aug. 2024
So bourbon, scotch and rye are all whiskey, however, not all whiskey are created in the same way.
—Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 June 2024
Still, the distillery operates on a pretty small scale, releasing bourbon and rye that can stand with the best from any of the legacy names in Kentucky.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 18 Aug. 2024
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“Rye.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rye. Accessed 12 Sep. 2024.
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rye
noun1
: a hardy annual grass (Secale cereale) that is widely grown for grain and as a cover crop
2
: the seeds of rye used for bread flour, whiskey manufacture, feed for farm animals (as poultry), and especially formerly in the roasted state as a coffee substitute
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