grains
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of grains
1895–1900; earlier grainse < Old Norse grein branch, division; compare Swedish gren
Example Sentences
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The lentils are well-cooked when they are tender — you should be able to press and mash the individual grains between your fingers.
From Salon • Jun. 7, 2026
For the next 49,000 years, the sticky pits captured virtually everything that fell or walked onto them, from grains of pollen borne by the wind to hapless ancient camels and Columbian mammoths.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026
The new study found that diets high in minimally processed foods, such as fresh fruits, vegetables, whole grains, fish and unprocessed meats, were linked to a decreased risk of dementia and cognitive impairment.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026
Over time, tiny dust grains collided and stuck together, eventually forming larger rocky bodies called planetesimals, the building blocks of planets and asteroids.
From Science Daily • May 26, 2026
When he’d found these five grains, Nanabozho blew on Muskrat until he came back to life.
From "The Birchbark House" by Louise Erdrich
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