granum

/ˈɡrɑː.nʊm/

Definitions

1. noun

A grain, especially one of the seeds of a cereal plant.

“The farmer collected the granum from the field for harvest.”

2. noun

In ancient Roman law, a single grain of corn or other cereals forming a unit of measurement.

“The granum was used to measure the quantity of goods sold in the market.”

Synonyms

  • grain
  • kernel

Antonyms

  • barren
  • seedless