graan

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Dutch

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Etymology

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From Middle Dutch grâen, from Latin grānum. Doublet of grein and koren.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ɣraːn/
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  • Hyphenation: graan
  • Rhymes: -aːn

Noun

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graan n (plural granen, diminutive graantje n)

  1. (uncountable) grain, the edible seeds of certain grasses
    Rijst, tarwe, gerst en maïs zijn allemaal voorbeelden van granen.
    Rice, wheat, barley, and corn are all examples of grains.
  2. (countable) a grain plant, crop or harvest
    De boer verbouwt verschillende soorten graan op zijn land.
    The farmer grows different types of grain on his land.
  3. (countable) a cereal, a type of grass
  4. (countable) a single grain, a single cereal seed
    Een graantje rijst viel op de grond en werd opgemerkt door de vogels.
    A grain of rice fell on the ground and was noticed by the birds.
  5. (countable) a single grain, a granular particle
    Het zandstrand was bezaaid met kleine graantjes zand.
    The sandy beach was covered with tiny grains of sand.

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Descendants

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  • Afrikaans: graan
  • West Frisian: graan