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grani-

a combining form meaning “grain,” used in the formation of compound words: granivorous.

Origin:
< L, comb. form of grānum; akin to corn 1
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grani-  
pref.  Grain; seed: granivorous.

[Latin grāni-, from grānum, seed; see gə-no- in Indo-European roots.]
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