Rye Definition & Meaning
rye
- noun
- the seed of the cereal grass
- hardy annual cereal grass widely cultivated in northern Europe where its grain is the chief ingredient of black bread and in North America for forage and soil improvement
- whiskey distilled from rye or rye and malt
"Rye" in song lyrics
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"We can be just like a sandwich, like ham on rye"
Dre Dog — Lips -
"no pork only greens and beans on rye"
The Cross Movement — Shock! -
"Or the chopped chicken on rye?"
Insane Clown Posse — Chicken Huntin' (SlaughterHouse Mix)
Words that rhyme with rye
Usage tips for "rye"
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