grains

grains · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    Plural of "grain"; the seeds of cereal plants, especially when harvested for food.

  2. 2.

    Small particles or fragments.

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    whole grains — cereal grains that contain all parts of the seed
  • •
    ancient grains — traditional grain varieties like quinoa and spelt

Related words

See also: cereal, grain, wheat
Synonyms: cereals, kernels, seeds

Etymology

Plural of "grain," from Latin granum ("grain, seed").