barley water
Noun
Meaning
broth used to feed infants
Source: WordNetAlternative names
barley-water
Synonyms
heavy
ale
lager
beer
hop
bitter
Guinness
pint
brew
booze
jar
sherbet
home brew
pale ale
pearl barley
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Adenauer credited his strong health in older age to the use of an infusion of barley water taken at night, but also maize stigma, mallow, sage, and yellow roses, which he used for coughs he was prone to.
Reformed since his marriage, William walked for hours, ate relatively frugally, and the only drink he imbibed in quantity was barley water flavoured with lemon.