multi-grain

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Definitions of multi-grain word

noun multi-grain a small, hard seed, especially the seed of a food plant such as wheat, corn, rye, oats, rice, or millet. 1
noun multi-grain the gathered seed of food plants, especially of cereal plants. 1
noun multi-grain such plants collectively. 1
noun multi-grain any small, hard particle, as of sand, gold, pepper, or gunpowder. 1
noun multi-grain the smallest unit of weight in most systems, originally determined by the weight of a plump grain of wheat. In the U.S. and British systems, as in avoirdupois, troy, and apothecaries' weights, the grain is identical. In an avoirdupois ounce there are 437.5 grains; in the troy and apothecaries' ounces there are 480 grains (one grain equals 0.0648 gram). 1
noun multi-grain the smallest possible amount of anything: a grain of truth. 1

before 1250

One of the 11% oldest English words

1250-1300; Middle English grain, grein < Old French grain < Latin grānum seed, grain; see corn1

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 99% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

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