grain

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• IPA: /gɹeɪn/
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Singular grain

Plural grains

1. A grain is a seed that people eat, such as wheat, rice, corn, etc.

   Most North Americans get their grains from bread and pasta.

2. A grain is any very small piece of something, such as sand, salt, sugar, etc.

   One grain of salt is almost too small to see.