Grani

[ grah-nee ]

/ ˈgrɑ ni /

noun

(in the Volsunga Saga) the horse of Sigurd.

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Words nearby Grani

grange, Grangemouth, granger, grangerize, Granger Movement, Grani, Granicus, Granit, granita, granite, Granite City

Definition for Grani (2 of 2)

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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Example sentences from the Web for Grani

Then the shepherd begged Grani that the man might go to Hawksness with him, for his work at the folds was done.
The Story of Rolf and the Viking's Bow|Allen French
For he knew that his father had boasted of his fostering with the Earl, and never had Grani said nay thereto.
The Story of Rolf and the Viking's Bow|Allen French
Then all of Grani's anger left him, and he sat in the house by the hearth, and his father waked and looked at him.
The Story of Rolf and the Viking's Bow|Allen French
Gunnar and Hallgerda had two sons, the one's name was Hogni and the other's Grani.
The story of Burnt Njal|Anonymous

And Grani learned that his father was of no consequence at all in that place, for men passed him by and gave him no honor.
The Story of Rolf and the Viking's Bow|Allen French

British Dictionary definitions for Grani

grani-

combining form

indicating graingraniform

Word Origin for grani-

from Latin, from grānum grain

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