grain — seeds from cereal plants such as wheat, rice, or corn
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: seeds from cereal plants such as wheat, rice, or corn
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɡreɪn/
Example Sentences
- My grandmother always said to take compliments with a grain of salt.
- The wood grain on this table looks like a sleeping cat.
- Eating whole grains is essential for a healthy diet.
grain
NOUN[/ɡreɪn/]
seeds from cereal plants such as wheat, rice, or corn
The farmer scoops golden grain from the harvest pile into his sack.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Latin 'granum', meaning 'seed' or 'grain of wheat'. From ancient times, it developed as a fundamental term referring to cereals and cultivated grains that formed the staple diet of human civilization.
Breakdown
Latin 'granum' (seed, grain) forms the direct root, with the English form 'grain' representing the Romance language evolution of the Latin nominative singular.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My grandmother always said to take compliments with a grain of salt.”
“The wood grain on this table looks like a sleeping cat.”
“Eating whole grains is essential for a healthy diet.”
“One grain of rice can feed an ant for a week!”
“Going against the grain sometimes leads to innovation.”
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