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- [grey-nuh-ree, gran-uh-]
- /ˈgreɪ nə ri, ˈgræn ə-/
- /ˈɡræn.ər.i/
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- [grey-nuh-ree, gran-uh-]
- /ˈgreɪ nə ri, ˈgræn ə-/
Definitions of granary word
- noun plural granary a storehouse or repository for grain, especially after it has been threshed or husked. 1
- noun plural granary a region that produces great quantities of grain. 1
- noun granary A storehouse for threshed grain. 1
- noun granary storage building for grain 1
- countable noun granary A granary is a building which is used for storing grain. 0
- adjective granary In Britain, Granary bread contains whole grains of wheat. 0
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Origin of granary
First appearance:
before 1560 One of the 32% oldest English words
1560-70; < Latin grānārium, equivalent to grān(um) grain + -ārium -ary
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Parts of speech for Granary
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granary popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 85% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for granary
noun granary
- repository — a receptacle or place where things are deposited, stored, or offered for sale: a repository for discarded clothing.
- crib — A crib is a bed for a small baby.
- barn — A barn is a building on a farm in which crops or animal food can be kept.
- storehouse — a building in which things are stored.
- warehouse — a building, or a part of one, for the storage of goods, merchandise, etc.
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