rye /raɪ/ 
 noun [uncountable][
Language: Old English; 
Origin: ryge]
1.  a type of grain that is used for making bread and 
whisky: 
 rye bread2.
 rye bread2.  (
also ˌrye ˈwhiskey American English) a type of American 
whisky made from rye 
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