Granary
/ˈɡræn.ər.i/noun
A storehouse for threshed grain.
Did you know?The term 'granary' is deeply rooted in ancient agricultural practices, symbolizing prosperity and the sacredness of harvests in various cultures.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*ǵren-
“to gather, to harvest”
Latin
Latin
granarium
“a place for grain, storehouse”
Old French
Old French
granaire
“granary, storehouse for grain”
Middle English
Middle English
granarie
“a building for storing grain”
Modern English
English
granary
“a storehouse specifically for threshed grain, often linked to agricultural wealth.”