rye seed

B2Agriculture

(technical)The reproductive grain of the rye plant used for planting new crops.

Example

• Farmers sow rye seed in the fall to grow crops for the next season.

B2Food

(general)The grain of the rye plant used in making bread, beer, and other food products.

Example

• Rye seed is a key ingredient in traditional rye bread.
• The brewery uses rye seed to produce a distinct flavor in their beer.

B2Botany

(academic)A small, hard grain produced by the rye plant, Secale cereale.