John Barleycorn

Definition of John Barleycorn

a humorous personification of barley as the source of malt liquor or whisky.

See also: Barleycorn

Related Words

akvavit, alcohol, alcoholic beverage, aqua vitae, aquavit, arak, ardent spirits, arrack, bitters, booze, brandy, firewater, gin, hard drink, hard liquor, inebriant, intoxicant, lacing, liquor, mescal, ouzo, rum, schnapps, schnaps, spirits, strong drink, tequila, vodka, whiskey, whisky
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