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grains

/ɡɹeɪnz/

Meanings
  • noun

    Small, hard seeds of various cereal crops, such as wheat, rice, oats, corn, or barley.

    - "Farmers harvested grains from their fields."
    - "The bakery used grains to make fresh bread."
    - "Grains are an essential source of nutrition for many people."

Pronunciation
  1. /ɡɹeɪnz/



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  2. /ɡɹeɪnz/



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Rhymes
Words rhyming with grains
chains , rains , pains , gains
Variants
List of all variants of grains that leads to same result
grain , grained , grainer , grainers , graining , grains , grainless , grains of paradise , grain of salt , grains of salt , pinch of salt , pinches of salt , take (something) with a grain/pinch of salt , take something with a grain of salt , take something with a pinch of salt , take with a grain of salt , take with a pinch of salt , taken something with a grain of salt , taken something with a pinch of salt , taken with a grain of salt , taken with a pinch of salt , takes something with a grain of salt , takes something with a pinch of salt , takes with a grain of salt , takes with a pinch of salt , taking something with a grain of salt , taking something with a pinch of salt , taking with a grain of salt , taking with a pinch of salt , took something with a grain of salt , took something with a pinch of salt , took with a grain of salt , took with a pinch of salt , with a grain of salt , with a pinch of salt , pollen grain , pollen grains
Forms
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grains (plural), grain (singular)


Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Old English 'grain', from Proto-Germanic 'granjo' meaning 'grain, seed'.


Trivia
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  1. Grains have been a staple food for humans for over 10,000 years.

  2. The oldest known evidence of grain cultivation dates back to around 10,000 BCE in the Fertile Crescent region of the Middle East.

  3. There are over 20,000 different varieties of edible grains grown around the world.

  4. Grains are rich in essential nutrients, including protein, fiber, and various vitamins and minerals.


Related Concepts
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  1. Cereals: Grains are a type of cereal, which are seed crops that are edible and rich in starch and protein. Other cereals include rice, maize, millet, and sorghum.

  2. Mill: Grains are often processed in a mill, which is a machine used to grind or crush grains into flour or meal.


Culture
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Grains have played a significant role in human history, serving as a primary food source for civilizations around the world. They have been used to make various dishes and beverages, and have also been used for religious and cultural purposes. For example, rice is a staple food in many Asian countries, and corn is a major ingredient in Mexican cuisine.

How to Memorize "grains"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize a pile of grains, such as rice or wheat. Imagine the texture and color of the grains.
    - Imagine the process of harvesting grains from a field.
    - Visualize the various dishes and meals that can be made with grains.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'grains' with the idea of a food source. Remember that grains are small, hard seeds that are rich in nutrients.
    - Associate the word 'grains' with the idea of a staple food. Think of dishes and meals that are made with grains.
    - Associate the word 'grains' with the idea of agriculture and farming.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'Grains are great, grains are great, grains are great for my plate.' to remember the definition of grains.
    - Use the mnemonic 'Grains are seeds, seeds are plants, plants are life.' to remember the origin of the word 'grains'.
    - Use the mnemonic 'Grains grow in fields, fields are green, grains are what we eat in the end.' to remember the various uses and meanings of the word 'grains'.


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