graniferous |
grain-bearing. |
granite |
a coarse-grained igneous rock usu. composed of silica-rich minerals such as quartz, feldspar, and small amounts of mica or amphibole, commonly used for building, sculpture, and the like. [2 definitions] |
graniteware |
a variety of household ironware with a hard gray enamel coating that resembles granite. [3 definitions] |
granivorous |
eating grains and seeds. |
granny |
(informal) the female parent of one's parent; grandmother. [5 definitions] |
granny knot |
a knot begun like a square knot, but in which the second interlace is the reverse of that of a square knot. |
Granny Smith |
a variety of apple with a green skin, crisp texture, and tart taste. |
granola |
a dry, often baked mixture of grains, raisins, nuts, honey, and the like, eaten as a snack or breakfast cereal. |
granolith |
a concrete used for paving and made of crushed granite and cement. |
grant |
to present or bestow, esp. what is requested or desired. [6 definitions] |
grantable |
combined form of grant. |
granted |
admittedly (used when admitting that something is true). |
grantee |
in law, a person to whom a grant is made. |
grant-in-aid |
a grant of funds made by the federal government to a state or by a foundation to an individual or group, that provides financial aid for a project or program. |
grantor |
in law, one who makes a grant. |
granular |
made up of, containing, or resembling small particles or grains. [2 definitions] |
granulate |
to make into small particles or grains. [3 definitions] |
granulation tissue |
tissue that forms in ulcers and often in healing wounds, consisting of small bumps of newly forming capillaries; proud flesh. |
granule |
a small particle or grain. |
granuloma |
a mass of granulation tissue caused by inflammation. |
grape |
a smooth-skinned, juicy, berrylike fruit, either green, red, or purple, that grows in clusters on woody vines, and that is crushed and fermented to make wine. [3 definitions] |