Meaning
rye
- A cereal plant or its grain, commonly used for making flour and bread.
In a sentence
Compro sempre il pane di segale dal fornaio vicino a casa.
I always buy rye bread from the baker near my house.
La segale cresce bene anche nei climi freddi del nord Europa.
Rye grows well even in the cold climates of northern Europe.
Questa pagnotta è preparata con farina di segale integrale.
This loaf is prepared with wholemeal rye flour.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| segale | feminine · singular |
| segali | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Most commonly encountered in 'pane di segale' (rye bread) or 'farina di segale' (rye flour).