ɡʁə.nɑ

Definitions

1. noun

A type of red garnet gemstone

“The antique ring contained a beautiful grenat surrounded by intricate gold filigree.”

2. noun

A type of pomegranate-like fruit, particularly the grenadilla or the pomegranate

“The exotic grenat added a vibrant splash of color to the fruit salad.”

3. adjective

Having a red or reddish color, especially a deep, rich red

“The grenat leaves of the autumnal foliage reflected the warmth of the fading sunlight.”

4. noun

A unit of length in the French pre-metric system, equal to 1/24 of a pied de roi

“The architect designed the building with a grenat facade that seemed to stretch on forever.”