Associations to the word «Secale»

Wiktionary

SECALE, proper noun. A taxonomic genus within the family Poaceae   — rye.
SECALE CEREALE, proper noun. A taxonomic species within the family Poaceae   — typical rye.

Dictionary definition

SECALE, noun. Cereal grass widely cultivated for its grain: rye.

Wise words

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