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grenadier

/ɡɹɛnəˈdɪə/

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noun

Grenadier

A type of soldier, originally one who threw grenades, later a member of a company formed from the tallest men of the regiment; now specifically, a member of the Grenadier Guards.

Examples :

"At the parade, the grenadier, tall and imposing in his bearskin hat, stood perfectly still. "

Bei der Parade stand der Grenadier, groß und imposant in seinem Bärenfellhut, vollkommen still.

military person history war organization

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noun

Granatastrild, Kardinalweber

Any of various African weaverbirds or waxbills, especially the common grenadier or the red bishop.

Examples :

"While birdwatching in South Africa, my aunt spotted a vibrant male grenadier flashing his bright red plumage in the tall grass. "

Während der Vogelbeobachtung in Südafrika entdeckte meine Tante einen leuchtenden männlichen Granatastrild, der sein leuchtend rotes Gefieder im hohen Gras zeigte.

bird animal nature biology

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Grenadierfisch

Any of various deep-sea fish of the family Macrouridae that have a large head and body and a long tapering tail; a rattail.

Examples :

"The research vessel lowered its camera deep into the ocean, hoping to capture footage of a grenadier swimming in the abyssal plains. "

Das Forschungsschiff ließ seine Kamera tief in den Ozean hinab, in der Hoffnung, Aufnahmen eines Grenadierfischs zu machen, der in den Abyssalebenen schwimmt.

fish animal ocean biology