Grani

[grah-nee]

noun

(in the Volsunga Saga) the horse of Sigurd.

grani-

a combining form meaning “grain,” used in the formation of compound words: granivorous.

Origin of grani-

< Latin, combining form of grānum; akin to corn¹

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Historical Examples of grani

He left the smithy angrily and called to Grani, his proud horse.
The Children of Odin
Padraic Colum
Grani, whom thou hast got, is of the breed of Sleipner, the horse of Odin.
The Children of Odin
Padraic Colum
He mounted Grani, his proud horse, and rode toward the forest.
The Children of Odin
Padraic Colum
Only with Sigurd on his back would Grani go through the flame.
The Children of Odin
Padraic Colum
Then Sigurd heard Grani, his horse, neigh for him again and again.
The Children of Odin
Padraic Colum

British Dictionary definitions for grani

grani-

combining form

indicating graingraniform

Word Origin for grani-

from Latin, from grānum grain

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