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Definition of Grenadier

1. Noun. An infantryman equipped with grenades.

2. Noun. Deep-sea fish with a large head and body and long tapering tail.

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

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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

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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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