pearl barley

noun

barley milled into small, round grains, used in cooking, especially in soups.

Origin

1700-10

Examples from the web for pearl barley

pearl barley is barley that has the bran removed and then is steamed and polished.
Traditional use of barley as a food has been pearl barley in soups, stews and as a replacement or extender for white rice.

British Dictionary definitions for pearl barley

noun

barley ground into small round grains, used in cooking, esp in soups and stews