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granite
gran·ite
[
gránnit
]
(
plural
gran·ites
)
noun
Definition:
1.
coarse-grained rock:
a coarse-grained igneous rock made up of feldspar, mica, and at least 20 percent quartz. Use: building.
2.
toughness:
determination or toughness of character
3.
stone used in curling:
the rounded stone used in the sport of curling
[
Mid-17th century. < Italian
granito
"grainy" < Latin
granum
"seed"
]
gra·nit·ic
[
gra níttik,
grə níttik
]
adjective
gran·it·oid
adjective
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gra·nit·ic [ gra níttik, grə níttik ] adjectivegran·it·oid adjective
