1. (Mil.)
Defn: Originaly, a soldier who carried and threw grenades; afterward, one of a company attached to each regiment or battalion, taking post on the right of the line, and wearing a peculiar uniform. In modern times, a member of a special regiment or corps; as, a grenadier of the guard of Napoleon I. one of the regiment of Grenadier Guards of the British army, etc.
2. (Zoöl.)
Defn: Any marine fish of the genus Macrurus, in which the body and tail taper to a point; they mostly inhabit the deep sea; — called also onion fish, and rat-tail fish.
3. (Zoöl.)
Defn: A bright-colored South African grosbeak (Pyromelana orix), having the back red and the lower parts black.
GRENADILLO
Gren`a*dil"lo, n. Etym: [Sp. granadillo.]
Defn: A handsome tropical American wood, much used for making flutes and other wind instruments; — called also Grenada cocos, or cocus, and red ebony.
GRENADINE
Gren`a*dine", n. Etym: [F.]
1. A thin gauzelike fabric of silk or wool, for women's wear.