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grits

noun, plural in form but singular or plural in construction
\ ˈgrits How to pronounce grits (audio) \

Definition of grits

: coarsely ground hulled grain especially : ground hominy with the germ removed

First Known Use of grits

1579, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for grits

perhaps partly from grit entry 1, partly from dialect grit coarse meal, from Old English grytt; akin to Old English grēot

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grits

noun
How to pronounce grits (audio)

English Language Learners Definition of grits

: a type of ground corn that is eaten especially in the southern U.S.

grits

noun plural
\ ˈgrits How to pronounce grits (audio) \

Kids Definition of grits

: coarsely ground hulled grain

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