John Barleycorn
A personification of alcoholic drink made from barley, particularly beer and whiskyA personification of alcoholic drink made from barley, particularly beer and whisky.
Meaning
1 sensesA personification of alcoholic drink made from barley, particularly beer and whisky.
Origin
John (commonly used to personify a concept) + barleycorn; barley is used to produce malt,John (commonly used to personify a concept) + barleycorn; barley is used to produce malt, the source of most British alcoholic drink.
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