grains

G2R1A1I1N1S1
/ɡɹeɪnz/

noun

Pigeons' dung used in tanning. See grainer.

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Meanings

grains1

noungrains pl (plural only)
  1. pluralplural onlyPigeons' dung used in tanning. See grainer.

grains2

noun
  1. pluralplural of grain
verb
  1. indicativepresentsingularthird personthird-person singular simple present indicative of grain

Origin

See the etymology of the corresponding lemma form.

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Rhymes & wordplay

Rhymes with grains

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Anagrams

rasingNargissringaSangirNisarg
Cite this entry
APA

grains. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/grains

MLA

“grains.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/grains. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “grains,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/grains.

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