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There is 1 meaning of the phrase
John Barleycorn.
John Barleycorn - as a noun
An alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
hard drinkhard liquorliquor15spirits9strong drinkHypernyms (Closely Related)
alcohol12alcoholic beveragealcoholic drinkinebriant11intoxicant19Hyponyms (Broadly Related)