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grenade

grenade; pomegranate

noun gruh-NAD Less Common
Food & Drink Fruits

Origin: Latin 'malum granatum' (seeded apple), via Old French

Usage Note

Grenade covers both the explosive weapon and the pomegranate fruit — context makes the meaning clear. In military contexts grenade à main (hand grenade) is the full phrase. The juice is jus de grenade and the seeds graines de grenade.

Examples

"La grenade est un fruit riche en antioxydants."

Natural Translation

The pomegranate is a fruit rich in antioxidants.

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