Plural of cranny; small narrow cracks, crevices, or gaps, often in walls, rocks, or other surfaces.
From 'cranny' (singular), derived from Old French 'crane' meaning to burst or crack. The term has been used since at least the 14th century to describe the small spaces where things could hide or collect.
The phrase 'every nook and cranny' became famous because nooks and crannies are where treasures, secrets, and dust bunnies hide—they're the universe's tiniest storage spaces!
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