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pearl barley

pearl barley

Meaning of pearl barley

polished barley grains

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British English/ˈpɜːl ˈbɑːli/
American English/ˈpɜrl ˈbɑrli/
Russian transcription[ˈpʲerləfkə]
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pearl barley with Russian translation

pearl barley usage examples

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Я приготовил перловку вместо риса — это полезнее.

I cooked pearl barley as a healthy alternative to rice.

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Перловка идеально подходит для сытных супов.

Pearl barley is perfect for making hearty soups.

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pearl barley belongs to the topic "Cereals and Legumes". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

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pearl barley synonyms

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What's the difference between pearl barley / hulled barley / barley groats / barley flakes / rolled barley / barley grits

🇬🇧English
pearl barley

Exact match: barley grains polished to remove hull and outer bran.

C1Very Often

Add 1 cup of pearl barley to the stew and simmer until tender.

Добавьте 1 стакан перловки в рагу и тушите до мягкости.

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hulled barley

Less processed: the tough outer hull is removed but bran/bran layer often remains.

C1Rarely

Hulled barley is nuttier and chewier than pearled barley.

Ячмень без оболочки (hulled barley) более ореховый по вкусу и твёрдый, чем перловка.

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barley groats

Refers to hulled or coarsely cut whole barley kernels (groats); less polished than pearl barley.

C1Rarely

Cook barley groats slowly for a hearty breakfast porridge.

Готовьте ячменные крупы (barley groats) на медленном огне для сытной каши.

B
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barley flakes

Flattened barley grains (like rolled oats); texture and cooking properties differ from pearl barley.

C1Rarely

Barley flakes make a quick porridge similar to oatmeal.

Плющёные хлопья из ячменя (barley flakes) дают быструю кашу, похожую на овсянку.

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rolled barley

A term for barley that has been steamed and rolled (similar to flakes); different texture and cooking time.

C1Rarely

Stir in rolled barley for a fast-cooking risotto-style dish.

Добавьте плющёный ячмень (rolled barley) для быстрого ризотто-подобного блюда.

B
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barley grits

Coarsely broken or crushed barley kernels; coarser texture than pearl barley, cooks differently.

C1Rarely

Barley grits work well as a coarse base for pilafs.

Крупа грубого помола (barley grits) хороша как основа для плова.

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pot barley

Mainly a UK culinary term for barley processed less than pearl barley; holds shape in stews and pots.

C1Rarely

Traditional beef and barley soup often uses pot barley to retain bite.

В традиционный британский суп с говядиной обычно добавляют pot barley, чтобы крупа держала форму.

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/ˈpɜːl ˈbɑːli/

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pearl barley examples

I cooked pearl barley as a healthy alternative to rice.

pearl barley transcription

/ˈpɜːl ˈbɑːli/, /ˈpɜrl ˈbɑrli/

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pearl barley meaning: what does it mean?

polished barley grains

pearl barley pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

pearl barley is pronounced as /ˈpɜːl ˈbɑːli/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

pearl barley definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

I cooked pearl barley as a healthy alternative to rice. Translation: Я приготовил перловку вместо риса — это полезнее.

Is pearl barley part of Cereals and Legumes vocabulary?

Yes, pearl barley (перловка) can be learned in the Cereals and Legumes topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is pearl barley part of Food vocabulary?

Yes, pearl barley (перловка) can be learned in the Food topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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