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Definition of small grain in English: small grainnoun ˈsmɔːl ɡreɪn North American As a mass noun: cereals having a small grain head, such as wheat, barley, oats, etc., especially (in later use) in contrast to larger row crops such as maize. Also (as a count noun): a type of such cereal.
adjective ˈsmɔːl ɡreɪn North American Of or relating to small grain; suitable for or planted with small grain.
Origin Mid 17th century. From small + grain. Definition of small grain in US English: small grainnounˈsmɔːl ɡreɪn North American As a mass noun: cereals having a small grain head, such as wheat, barley, oats, etc., especially (in later use) in contrast to larger row crops such as maize. Also (as a count noun): a type of such cereal.
adjectiveˈsmɔːl ɡreɪn North American Of or relating to small grain; suitable for or planted with small grain.
Origin Mid 17th century. From small + grain. |