Grani

[ grah-nee ]

/ ˈgrɑ ni /

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noun

(in the Volsunga Saga) the horse of Sigurd.

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Other definitions 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

How to use Grani in a sentence

Thou wast Grani's bride at Bravollr, hadst a golden bit, ready for the course.
The Elder Eddas of Saemund Sigfusson; and the Younger Eddas of Snorre Sturleson|Saemund Sigfusson and Snorre Sturleson
Thou wilt find Fafnir's lair, and thence wilt take splendid riches, with gold wilt load Grani's back.
The Elder Eddas of Saemund Sigfusson; and the Younger Eddas of Snorre Sturleson|Saemund Sigfusson and Snorre Sturleson
Sigurd went to Hialprek's stud and chose himself a horse, which was afterwards named Grani.
The Elder Eddas of Saemund Sigfusson; and the Younger Eddas of Snorre Sturleson|Saemund Sigfusson and Snorre Sturleson
Gunnar answers: "My horse will not leap this fire," and prays Sigurd to lend him Grani.
The Elder Eddas of Saemund Sigfusson; and the Younger Eddas of Snorre Sturleson|Saemund Sigfusson and Snorre Sturleson

Gunnar now rides again towards the fire, but Grani will not go over.
The Elder Eddas of Saemund Sigfusson; and the Younger Eddas of Snorre Sturleson|Saemund Sigfusson and Snorre Sturleson

British Dictionary definitions for Grani

grani-

combining form

indicating graingraniform

Word Origin for grani-

from Latin, from grānum grain

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