Granary: meaning, definitions and examples

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granary

 

[ หˆษกrรฆn.ษ™r.i ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

storage building

A granary is a building or storage facility used for storing agricultural products, particularly grain. It is designed to protect the grain from pests, moisture, and spoilage. Granaries are essential in the agriculture industry for ensuring food security and managing harvests.

Synonyms

grain silo, storehouse, warehouse

Examples of usage

  • The farmer stored his harvested wheat in the granary.
  • Old granaries can be found across the countryside.
  • After the harvest, the grains were transported to the granary for safekeeping.

Translations

Translations of the word "granary" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น celeiro

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค…เคจเคพเคœ เค—เฅ‹เคฆเคพเคฎ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Scheune

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ gudang biji-bijian

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะทะฐะฒะพะด

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ spichlerz

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็ฉ€็‰ฉๅ€‰ๅบซ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท grange

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ granero

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท depo

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ณก๋ฌผ ์ฐฝ๊ณ 

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุฎุฒู† ุงู„ุญุจูˆุจ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ obilnรญ sklad

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ sรฝpka

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ฐทไป“

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ skladiลกฤe ลพita

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ kornageymsla

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐัั‚ั‹า› า›ะพะนะผะฐัั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒ แƒชแƒ•แƒšแƒ”แƒฃแƒšแƒ˜แƒก แƒกแƒแƒฌแƒงแƒแƒ‘แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ taxฤฑl anbarฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ granero

Etymology

The word 'granary' originates from the Latin term 'granarium,' which refers to a place for storing grain. The root word 'granum' means 'grain' in Latin, highlighting the word's connection to agricultural practices. Over the centuries, granaries have evolved from simple structures to more advanced storage facilities equipped with modern technology. In medieval times, granaries played a crucial role in sustaining communities, especially during times of famine or poor harvests. The architectural design of granaries often reflects the cultural significance of grain production in various societies, showcasing the importance of agriculture in human civilization.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #22,405, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.