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granary

/ˈɡɹænəɹi/

Meanings
  • noun

    A large, usually rural, building for storing grain or grain products.

  • noun

    A storehouse for grain or seeds.


Synonyms

breadbasket , rice bowl
Rhymes
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dairy , airy , quarry
Variants
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granaries , granary
Etymology
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From Old French granger, from gran, grain + ange, angre, Anglo-Norman for storehouse.


Trivia
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  1. The largest granary in the world is located in Wernigerode, Germany, and can hold up to 20,000 metric tons of grain.

  2. Granaries were once used as fortresses during times of war, as they were valuable resources to control.


Related Concepts
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  1. Grain: A type of cereal plant cultivated for the edible seeds, which are used as food for humans and animals.

  2. Silos: Large, above-ground or below-ground structures used for storing bulk agricultural products, such as grain, feed, or fertilizer.


Culture
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Granaries have been an essential part of agricultural societies throughout history, allowing for the storage of surplus grain and ensuring food security during times of scarcity. They have been depicted in various forms of art and literature, such as the famous painting 'The Harvesters' by Pieter Bruegel the Elder.

How to Memorize "granary"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a large, barn-like structure with a tall, conical roof and large doors. Inside, imagine rows and rows of sacks filled with grain.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'granary' with the image of a farmer tending to his crops in a rural setting.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'Grains Are Rarely Absent Yearly' to help remember the meaning of granary.


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