granary

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Etymology

Borrowed from Latin grānārium (16th century). Equivalent to grain +‎ -ary. Doublet of garner.

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  • IPA(key): /ˈɡɹænəɹi/
  • Audio (UK):(file)

Noun

granary (plural granaries or (obsolete) granarys)

  1. (agriculture) A storage facility for grain or sometimes animal feed.
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  2. (figuratively) A fertile, grain-growing region.

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