grenade
/ɡɹəˈneɪd/
grenade
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Definition
A small explosive device, designed to be thrown by hand or launched using a rifle, grenade launcher, or rocket.
Etymology
Borrowed from French grenade, from Old French grenate in the phrase pomme grenate (“pomegranate”), ultimately from Medieval Latin pomum (“apple”) + granatum (“having grains”). The -d developed in French under influence of Spanish granada. Doublet of garnet.
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