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Meaning of Grain
The primary meaning of the word "Grain" refers to a small hard seed, especially a seed used as food for humans or animals, or a single particle of a substance.
Definitions
- A small hard seed, especially a seed used as food for humans or animals
- A single particle of a substance, such as a grain of sand or a grain of salt
- The texture or composition of a material, especially wood
- A unit of weight equal to one seven-thousandth of a pound
Etymology of Grain
The word "Grain" comes from the Old French word "grain", which is derived from the Latin word "granum", meaning seed or grain
The Latin word "granum" is also related to the Latin word "grandis", meaning large, and the Proto-Indo-European root "gre-", which meant to grow or increase
The word "Grain" has been used in the English language since the 13th century to refer to a small seed or particle, and its meaning has expanded over time to include other related senses
Example Uses
- The farmer harvested the grain from the field to use as food for the animals
- The beach was covered in grain of sand that sparkled in the sunlight
- The wood had a beautiful grain that was visible in the finished furniture
- The recipe called for a pinch of salt, which was equivalent to a few grains