Definition of Grenadier

1. Noun. An infantryman equipped with grenades.

Exact synonyms: Grenade Thrower
Generic synonyms: Foot Soldier, Footslogger, Infantryman, Marcher

2. Noun. Deep-sea fish with a large head and body and long tapering tail.
Exact synonyms: Rattail, Rattail Fish
Generic synonyms: Gadoid, Gadoid Fish
Group relationships: Family Macrouridae, Family Macruridae, Macrouridae, Macruridae

Definition of Grenadier

1. n. Originaly, a soldier who carried and threw grenades; afterward, one of a company attached to each regiment or battalion, taking post on the right of the line, and wearing a peculiar uniform. In modern times, a member of a special regiment or corps; as, a grenadier of the guard of Napoleon I. one of the regiment of Grenadier Guards of the British army, etc.

Definition of Grenadier

1. [n -S]

Medical Definition of Grenadier

1. 1. Originaly, a soldier who carried and threw grenades; afterward, one of a company attached to each regiment or battalion, taking post on the right of the line, and wearing a peculiar uniform. In modern times, a member of a special regiment or corps; as, a grenadier of the guard of Napoleon I. One of the regiment of Grenadier Guards of the British army, etc. 2. Any marine fish of the genus Macrurus, in which the body and tail taper to a point; they mostly inhabit the deep sea; called also onion fish, and rat-tail fish. 3. A bright-coloured South African grosbeak (Pyromelana orix), having the back red and the lower parts black. Origin: F. Grenadier. See Grenade. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Grenadier

gremlin
gremlins
gremmie
gremmies
gremmy
gren
grenada
Grenada
Grenada dollar
grenade
grenade
grenades
grenade thrower
Grenadian
grenadier (current term)
grenadier (current term)
grenadiers
grenadillo
grenadine
grenadines
grenned
grenning
Grenoble
grens
grenz ray
grenz zone
gres-gris
grese
greses
Gresham

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