Grainery

/ˈɡreɪ.nə.ri/ noun

Definition

A storehouse or building for storing grain; a granary.

Etymology

Variant or dialectal form of 'granary,' from Latin 'granarium' (grain storehouse), with '-ery' suffix indicating a place where something is stored or done.

Kelly Says

Before refrigeration, grainery design was a serious architectural challenge—farmers had to prevent rats, insects, and moisture damage to preserve grain for the entire year.

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