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barry

Pronunciation: /ˈbɑː.ɹi/

The English word “barry” has 3 meanings listed here.

noun

  1. A field divided transversely into several equal parts, and consisting of two different tinctures interchangeably disposed.

adjective

  1. Traversed (transversely) by bars.
  2. Of a dyed material: having bars or bands of color.

Etymology

From French barré (“striped, barred”).

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