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groceries

[groh-suh-ree, grohs-ree]

gro·cer·y

[groh-suh-ree, grohs-ree]
noun, plural -cer·ies.
1.
Also called grocery store. a grocer's store.
2.
Usually, groceries; especially British. grocery. food and other commodities sold by a grocer.
3.
the business of a grocer.
4.
Southwestern U.S. (formerly)
a.
a saloon or bar.
b.
a liquor store.

Origin:
1400–50; late Middle English grocerie < Old French grosserie. See gross, -ery
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Groceries is always a great word to know.
So is ort. Does it mean:
a scrap or morsel of food left at a meal.
a stew of meat, vegetables, potatoes, etc.
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groceries (ˈɡrəʊsərɪz)
 
pl n
merchandise, esp foodstuffs, sold by a grocer

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