👉 Barley is a cereal grain that is native to Europe and has been cultivated for centuries. It is grown in many countries, including the United States, where it is known as wheat barley or wild barley. Barley grains are also used in brewing beer, making pancakes, and can be used in a variety of other culinary applications. The term "barley" was first coined by the French linguist Jean-Baptiste Lévi-Strauss in his 1937 book "